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Most people believe that a toothbrush is a toothbrush and that there really is no difference between them. Unfortunately many people also underestimate the importance of good oral hygiene and the critical role it plays in your overall health. This is particularly true during orthodontic treatment. Honey Orthodontics in Gurnee IL is setting the record straight. All toothbrushes are NOT alike.

First of all a child’s toothbrush should be small enough for it to fit comfortably in their hand so they will be more likely to actually use it. The head of that same children’s toothbrush should have [...] Read More

When one thinks of style trends braces are typically NOT the first things that come to mind. Leave it to some of the world’s most well-known models to make, an otherwise undesirable beauty treatment, a popular fashion trend since last Spring.

No reason to run to the latest “smile fixers” such as veneers when a classic technique is now chic after models such as Kitty Hayes and Charlie James and many other celebrities put some metal in their mouth. Sporting metal braces, they let the whole world see as they are featured on the cover of Women’s Wear Daily and [...] Read More

Here at Honey Orthodontics in Gurnee IL, we know that orthodontics may seem a bit daunting to understand for many but with the 2015-16 school season closing in, now is the best time to learn what some call the “ABC’s of Orthodontics.” Simply put, “A” is for age, “B” is for braces types, and “C” is cost and/or choice . Using this approach makes dealing with orthodontics a whole lot easier.

Age is an important factor when it comes to orthodontics for children. Orthodontists usually agree that it is best to wait until a child has all of his [...] Read More

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