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Orthodontic Emergencies – What To Do

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Orthodontic Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. School is out for most parts of the country and soon most of you will be on summer vacation. Don’t let orthodontic emergencies stop you from having some fun in the sun this summer!

Orthodontic Emergencies

When you are away on vacation, it might be tough and expensive to find an out of town orthodontic specialist. Here are some tips from Honey Orthodontics that you might need if there are orthodontic emergencies while you are away from home.

Bring a mini emergency kit with you. Include orthodontic wax, nail clippers or [...] Read More

Independence Day – July 4th

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

As Independence Day, July 4th, rapidly approaches, it’s clear we are already more than halfway into the year and more importantly … summer has arrived. Our team recently researched some fun facts about our nation’s favorite holiday to showcase why we love celebrating the day which hallmarks our nation’s independence.

Did you know July 4th, or as it is commonly referred to, Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday since 1941? The tradition still has roots though going all the way back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775 – 1783). July 4th has been celebrated as [...] Read More

Win a Phantom Drone!

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Click the image for more information on how to win a new Phantom 3 Standard Drone (Retail $699)! GOOD LUCK.

Grinding Teeth – Can Cause Damage And Problems

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Grinding teeth and clenching is a very common problem and it has been found that 70% of people clench or grind their teeth as a result of stress and anxiety. The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth is knows as “bruxism” and it typically occurs during sleep.

Besides stress, bruxism can negatively impact the body in many ways. It may also result from bite problems, the overuse of stimulating substances (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs), and as a side effect of certain medications.

Sometimes, simply becoming aware of the habit can help. Stress reduction techniques which include [...] Read More

Wisdom Teeth – Extraction On Social Media

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Along with Lily Allen, Paris Hilton, and Emile Hirsch, Ariana Grande has become the most recent pop diva to share her personal dental experience on Instagram after removal of wisdom teeth. The caption read, “Peace out, final three wisdom teeth. It’s been real.”

Who knows if “wisdom teeth removal” will continue to be a trending topic by celebrities on social media? Nothing is taboo anymore on the celebrity scene. But for those interested or concerned, we wanted to explain more about the procedure and why extraction is recommended for most your adults before problems occur.

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, or [...] Read More

Peyton Manning Giving Back After Overcoming A Birth Defect And Bullying

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Sports professionals in the limelight are offered the perfect opportunity to give back, especially after overcoming their own adversities or that of a close family member. Peyton Manning, famed football star, overcame a problem of his own after being born with a cleft palate.

A cleft palate is a physical deformity of the mouth, when the two plates of the skull that form the hard palate, also called the roof of the mouth, is not fully joined, causing a gap. As is the case with most children suffering from a cleft palate, Manning faced several challenges. As a baby, Manning [...] Read More