Halloween is a favorite holiday among children due to the festive games, imaginative costumes, and candy. Modern celebrations stem from a combination of traditions from Pagan and Christian traditions throughout the centuries. The original holiday was called Samhain and derived from the ancient Druids of Ireland. In their belief system, November 1st marked the beginning…
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Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Matteson Orthodontics, we are happy to offer a variety of treatment options to straighten…
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When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Matteson Orthodontics knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki can offer a cosmetic alternative: Invisalign! Using a series of clear, comfortable, and completely customized aligners, you…
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One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to remove. Because you can remove Invisalign aligners, you can enjoy all your favorite foods and beverages without worries about getting food stuck in the wires…
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