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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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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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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The alarm sounds in the morning, you wake up and realize "I forgot to wear my retainer!" If this only happened once, don't panic. Missing one night with a retainer is unlikely to cause significant teeth movement. However, if it has happened often, give our Park Ridge, IL office a call to make sure your…
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