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…
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Now that you’re entering the working world, or heading off to college, or pursuing any of the many adventures awaiting you in adult life, you’re ready to take on more adult responsibilities. And one of those responsibilities is making sure you maintain your dental health. Luckily, it’s not that hard! Successful adulting often means simply…
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Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you're going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it's…
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Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Matteson lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit of spring cleaning.After all, sometimes dental habits become so automatic that we don’t pay them as much attention as we should. Without careful daily brushing and…
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