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How to Avoid Delays During Your Orthodontic Treatment

August 24th, 2016

Our patients at Peterson Orthodontics hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Robert Peterson and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your treatment plan time. The…
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Eating with Braces: Braces-friendly snack recipe

August 17th, 2016

At Peterson Orthodontics, Dr. Robert Peterson and our staff know that eating with braces can be tricky. You want to avoid damaging the bands, brackets, and wires, since any damage can delay the progress of your treatment. After adjustments, your mouth may also feel sore, which will make eating more of a chore than a…
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When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

August 10th, 2016

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Robert Peterson for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At that age, your…
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It's time to go back to school!

August 3rd, 2016

Now that many of the schools in Park Ridge, IL are back in session, Dr. Robert Peterson would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports, and family duties to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit Peterson…
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