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Here Are 5 Ways To Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

All of us here at Honey Orthodontics in Gurnee IL have heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Taking this to heart can make our teeth stronger and brighter if we eat the right foods to support that healthy smile.

Even though Veneers, crowns, and fillings, along with professional whitening can make your teeth stronger and brighter, it’s best to avoid cavities and stains altogether with regular brushing, flossing, and just as important…eating the right foods.

Here is a list of 5 dental friendly foods to prevent and even reverse damage to your [...] Read More

Misleading Marketing Affects Parents Decisions

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Many parents aren’t getting the message that sugary drinks, other than soda, are not healthy alternatives for your kids. As orthodontic treatment providers, we are not only concerned the added sugar is unhealthy in our kids diets, the drinks also promote decalcification or permanent white marks around brackets if patients are not brushing or rinsing their mouths after drinking.

The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut recently published a new study in public health nutrition in March 2015. The report was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which focuses on improving [...] Read More

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