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Announcing Our Seek & Find Contest!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Dr. Honey and the staff at Honey Orthodontics are excited to announce their holiday “Seek & Find” Contest!

How it Works

Browse gurneeorthodontist.com and keep your eyes peeled for little graphics of presents on the website pages. Submit a contact form and let us know how may present graphics you found. Entries that guess the correct number of presents will be entered for the chance to win a $50 Target gift card! This contest runs from Wednesday, Nov. 1 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. For more information, visit our Contest Page.

A Visit from Santa!

Santa will be [...] Read More

Flex Account Can Make Someone Smile

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Wow! We are already in November of 2017. Only two months to go before the end of the year! For those families who have FSA (Flexible Accounts), now is the time to apply for your 2018 funding during open enrollment or to ensure you have spent all your allocated funds for 2017.

If you are funding your FSA for 2018, to save you time, the limit for next year’s allocation is $2650. We will not bore you with the details but if you would like more information on eligibility, visit the FSA Store website. According to the [...] Read More

Halloween “Treats”…Do’s and Don’ts

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

You have all heard about the damage that sugar and certain “sticky” candies can do to your teeth and your braces when undergoing orthodontic treatment. Well, our Team at Honey Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but it can turn into a “nightmare” of damaged braces for kids and parents if the wrong types of treats are consumed. Not only the discomfort involved as a result of broken wires and brackets but [...] Read More

Celebrate Orthodontic Health Month in Gurnee IL

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? Honey Orthodontics want you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October.

You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age 12, 16 or 60! A perfect smile is one of your best and lifelong assets. Whether you are meeting new friends or interviewing for a job, a smile is important to building both personal and business relationships. It is a well-known fact that straight teeth and a great smile builds self-esteem, confidence, and influences how you present yourself to [...] Read More

Wisdom Teeth Removal – When?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Wisdom Teeth Gurnee IL

Lately, the latest trend amongst trending topics has been celebrities keeping their Instagram followers up-to-date on their dental health. This includes top A-listers like Paris Hilton, Lily Allen, and Emile Hirsch. Even Ariana Grande has gotten in on the act. Recently, Grande gave social media users a front row seat to the removal of her last three wisdom teeth.

While we don’t know if this will continue, we feel it’s a good opportunity to share with you why the extraction of your wisdom teeth can be so important for you.

Why It’s Wise To Remove Wisdom [...] Read More

Labor Day – Have A Great Holiday

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

It’s that time of year again! Labor Day is our last chance to celebrate the summer. But what actually is the meaning behind Labor Day?

Labor Day began in 1894. The US Congress decided that the first Monday of every September would honor the working men and women of our great country. This would include everyone from plumbers, carpenters, teachers, and yes, even the orthodontic team at Honey Orthodontics!

Labor Day was a great achievement for the country’s labor movement. The Labor movement got its start during the second half of the 1800s. These were the beginnings of the Industrial [...] Read More