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At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?

January 14th, 2026

You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, when braces were mainly seen on teenagers, but that is beginning to change. If you’re wondering when to bring your child to our Matteson office…
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Three Classic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dental Health —and Three Which Might Surprise You!

January 7th, 2026

Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen and paper, it’s a good time to start jotting down your resolutions for a healthier, happier New Year. To help the process along, we have some suggestions for traditional tooth-friendly resolutions—and also some ideas which might surprise you!The ClassicsBrush and Floss RegularlyIf you’re brushing for…
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year

December 31st, 2025

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like learning a new language, practicing more between lessons, or finally cleaning out that locker, Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki would like to start…
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!

December 24th, 2025

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably so, there are some things you can do.…
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