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When Does an Underbite Need Surgery?

September 9th, 2026

When does an underbite need surgery? The short answer is: when Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki and our team recommend surgery as the best way to give you a healthy, functional bite. But let’s take a longer look, and see just why your doctors might come to that conclusion. First, what exactly is…
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Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!

September 2nd, 2026

On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look at a few of the ways you can treat yourself with the care you need and deserve at different stages of your life.Puberty Puberty begins around…
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Midline Misalignment

August 26th, 2026

By and large, the human body is a marvel of symmetry. But, of course, no one is perfect. You might have noticed one ear is a bit higher than the other. That you wear a shoe a half-size bigger on your left foot. That one shirtsleeve always looks longer. Or that your smile looks off-center.…
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Get Your Orthodontic Journey Off to a Good Start

August 19th, 2026

Whether you’ve chosen traditional braces or invisible aligners, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on your way to a beautiful, healthy smile. Of course, like every other journey, a good start helps you get where you’re going as quickly and easily as possible. And the best way to start your orthodontic journey at Matteson Orthodontics…
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