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What You Need to Know about Dental Implants

Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them. It is crucial that you find a qualified professional to educate you and help you to decide if dental implants are right for you. Keep reading to learn more about dental implants from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

Dental implants provide stable support for artificial teeth because implants fuse to your jawbone. Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won’t slip or shift [...] Read More

Chipped or Cracked Tooth? Here’s What to Do!

Chipping or cracking a tooth is far from fun, but sometimes accidents happen. While it can be terrifying to think about, the most important thing is to know what options you have to fix it. Keep reading for our best solutions on how to handle a chipped or cracked tooth and avoid dental distress from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

 

First, you need to identify if you have a cracked or chipped tooth. While it’s pretty easy to notice a broken tooth at the front of your mouth, here are some other [...] Read More

Essential Daily Care Practices for Your Teeth

Maintaining your health and wellness is a crucial part of living a long and enjoyable life. This includes taking good care of your teeth on a daily basis. While you should visit your dentist at least twice a year for a regular checkup and cleaning, they alone cannot account for your teeth health. Thus, the rest of the year it is up to you to take the best care of your teeth possible! Keep reading for some advice from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics on how to keep your pearly whites shining bright!

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Statistics about Smiling and Happiness

Smiling is an important part of your health and happiness! Your dentist’s office (and your orthodontist’s) are committed to keeping your smile healthy and happy for years to come. While smiling can seem very superficial initially, a beautiful smile can actually have a positive impact on your overall well-being in addition to making you feel great. There has actually been a proven link between the act of smiling and feeling happy! Keep reading for some advice from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics about why smiling is important.

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Cute Ideas to make the Tooth Fairy Amazing

Losing teeth is an exciting time in any young child’s life. Not only does this mean they are growing up, but it also means they are due for a visit from the Tooth Fairy! There are so many creative things that go beyond just putting money under a pillow that can create wonderful memories that will last your child a lifetime. Keep reading for some ways to make your child’s visit from the Tooth Fairy a lot more exciting from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics.

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Choosing the Right Dental Specialist

 

The dilemma of selecting between a dentist, pedodontist, or orthodontist in Gurnee IL often perplexes consumers. The rationale behind opting for an orthodontist is clear: experience and specialized training.

What are the Differences Between Dentists, Pedodontists, and Orthodontists? Dentists: All three—dentists, pedodontists, and orthodontists—are skilled in oral care. However, their expertise spans across different facets of dental health. Orthodontists: With an additional two to three years of intensive training solely focused on orthodontics, these specialists excel in teeth alignment and jaw [...] Read More