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We dug up some interesting information about different types if species and their teeth we thought everyone might enjoy reading on our blog at Honey Orthodontics. Thanks for visiting our blog and enjoy the post. Feel free to share it with your friends in Gurnee IL. Elephants: Did you know their tusks are overgrown incisors used for scooping and digging up food? These giant mammals also grind down their molars. Their molars can weigh up to 10 lbs and measure one foot wide. If they lose their tusks, they can then grow replacements up to six times during their [...] Read More

Many consumers are confused why they should choose an orthodontist in the Gurnee IL area at Honey Orthodontics versus a general dentist or pedodontist to straighten their teeth with braces or Invisalign. Plain and Simple… the answer is experience and training.

 

What are the Differences Between Dentists, Pedodontists, and Orthodontists?

 

All are dentists who specialize in oral care, and all are technically dentists. Orthodontists complete an additional two – three years of training in orthodontics, above and beyond general dentistry Pedodontists complete and additional two – three years training to specialize in all areas of [...] Read More

Orthodontics can help children, teens, and adults of all ages look better throughout their lifetime. Adults today are much more aware than in the past of the importance of creating and maintaining a beautiful smile.

With longer life expectancy, a healthy, beautiful smile is as important at age 70 as it is at age 16. Orthodontist Dr. Oana Honey is a dental specialist who has the education, experience and expertise to help patients of all ages attain properly aligned teeth and jaws for a lifetime of dental health.

Witness Life Changing Effects of Orthodontic Treatment

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The ongoing controversy about too much fluoride in our drinking water has finally resulted in the US department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) lowering the recommended level of fluoride in community drinking water. This was announced April 27, 2015 in a news release.

Americans now have access to more sources of fluoride, such as toothpaste and mouth rinses, than they did when water fluoridation was first introduced in the United States in 1945. As a result, there has been an increase in fluorosis, which, in most cases, are white marking or spots on the tooth enamel. The new [...] Read More