Mission Trip to Kenya

From October 19th through November 1st, 2014, Dr. Honey will be traveling to Kenya on a mission trip through the non-profit organization, Oasis for Orphans. Joining her on the journey will be Tracey, our clinical coordinator, and Stacie, our treatment coordinator. They will be providing dental cleanings, exams, and some restorative work to the orphans Read More

Why Choose an Orthodontist In Gurnee IL?

If you are having a problem with your bones or muscles you trust an orthopedist. For a skin, hair, or nail condition you trust a dermatologist. A cardiologist specializes in heart issues or you consult with a neurologist for frequent headaches or back issues related to the nervous system. When straightening teeth and correcting jaw Read More

Seven Facts About Kids Dental Sports Injuries

What sport do you think causes the most dental injuries with kids? If you guessed football… you are right. The ADA estimated that faceguards and mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football alone. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states the children between the ages of 7-11 are Read More

Are Crooked Teeth a Cause for Bullying?

Having “ugly” teeth may significantly contribute to the problem of bullying, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. According to the study, teeth were the No. 1-targeted physical feature to increase a child’s chance of being bullied, followed by the child’s strength and weight. Do you think Read More

Be Sure You Are Safe In The Sun

Now that summertime is upon us, kids are spending more time outside, families are going to more outdoor outings and many are heading out on vacation. Join Honey Orthodontics and the EWG (Environmental Working Group) in their efforts, along with dermatologists and sunscreen companies to educate the public when it comes to the truth about Read More

Kudos to Moms From – Honey Orthodontics

Next weekend is Mother’s Day. From the team at Honey Orthodontics we commend your efforts, acknowledge the challenges you accept during treatment, and thank you for your efforts! If it wasn’t for moms, most kids and teens would be hard pressed to keep up with all the instructions needed to achieve a great orthodontic result Read More

Celebrate Earth Day with Honey Orthodontics

Dr. Oana Honey and team at Honey Orthodontics will be joining the world in acknowledging Earth Day on April 22nd as a way to demonstrate our support for environmental protections. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 among two thousand colleges and universities, approximately 10.000 primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the Read More

Mouthguard – A Germ Infested Breeding Ground

Must adults and kids today understand the importance of wearing a mouthguard when playing contact sports, especially while wearing braces. Blows to the mouth are painful enough without brackets and wires cutting into your lips and tongue making it worse. Teeth are actually less prone to injury when wired together as a single unit during Read More

Honey Orthodontics Proudly Sponsors Children’s Dental Health Month in 2014

The National Children’s Center Health Month campaign in February brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers, and many others each year. This year’s the 2014 NCDHM campaign features the slogan “Join the Super Smile Team!”. The Read More