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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!

July 2nd, 2025

Surveys show that Independence Day is the biggest cookout day of the year. If you’re celebrating with a feast of hot dogs, fresh grilled corn on the cob, burgers, and other traditional treats, we have some tips to help make your holiday dining fun for you and safe for your braces, so you don’t miss…
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There’s an App for That!

June 25th, 2025

Modern orthodontic technology has led to major changes in the world of braces. Brackets are smaller and come in both metal and ceramic materials. Wires are more efficient and more comfortable. Elastic bands come in a variety of vivid colors, or you can choose brackets which work without bands. You can even decide on clear…
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How to Choose the Best Mouthwash

June 18th, 2025

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Matteson Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually not the…
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Wearing Braces? Make Cavities a Remote Possibility

June 11th, 2025

Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated before your first orthodontic appointment at our Matteson office. Play it Safe Once you have your braces, you’ll hearing a lot about how you…
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