Halloween is a time to enjoy delicious candies you might avoid the rest of the year. Youngsters who get to dress up and ask for sweet treats out trick-or-treating cherish this holiday. If you have braces on, Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki would like you still to have fun and celebrate Halloween this…
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You’ve got a lot going on in your busy life, and whether it’s school, practice, or simply socializing, you want to put a confident face forward. And part of that confidence comes from knowing your breath is its freshest! Too often, though, this time of your life makes that goal seem difficult. Let’s look at…
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Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether you need to revisit orthodontic treatment, you’re probably in this second group. After all, you put in your time as a teenager. All those days…
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Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Matteson Orthodontics, Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting.…
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