Our Blog

Five Ways You Won’t—And One Way You Will—Get Your Braces Off Faster

January 29th, 2025

It’s only natural when you’re waiting for something good—you count down the weeks until your birthday, or until the summer holidays, or until your braces come off. But while your birthday and your vacation won’t come any faster no matter what you do, you can help determine just how fast that happy day arrives when…
Continue Reading

Which Retainer is Right for You?

January 22nd, 2025

Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating braces, elastics, spacers—you and your orthodontist have had to narrow down a lot of choices to discover the best treatment for your orthodontic needs. Now that the end of treatment is in sight, there’s one more important choice left—your retainer! Do I Need a Retainer?…
Continue Reading

How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?

January 15th, 2025

Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As a parent, you may recognize the benefits of sports, but also naturally worry about your child’s health and safety. Your job goes beyond providing a…
Continue Reading

Retainer Hacks

January 8th, 2025

Even with the best of care, accidents can happen, and your retainer, unfortunately, is not immune. Of course, you need to visit our Park Ridge or Wilmette office ASAP if your retainer is damaged, but, in the meantime, there are some strategies you can use to help your teeth—and your retainer—stay as healthy as possible…
Continue Reading