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Are Your Children Eating Cereals Listed in the Sugary Hall of Shame?

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

The Environmental Working Group researchers recently ranked more than 1500 #cereals by their total #sugar content, total weight and compared the findings with guidelines issued by federal health agencies and other organizations. What is most disturbing is that they also re-evaluated the list of 84 popular cereals evaluated in 2011 for comparison. Results… not one on the 2011 “worst” list had lowered its sugar content over the last three years.

At Honey Orthodontics we recommend our patients follow a healthy diet that is low in sugar not only for patients wearing braces, but for [...] Read More

Are Crooked Teeth a Cause for Bullying?

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Having “ugly” teeth may significantly contribute to the problem of bullying, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. According to the study, teeth were the No. 1-targeted physical feature to increase a child’s chance of being bullied, followed by the child’s strength and weight.

Do you think #Tom Cruise was a victim of teasing and bulling as a kid that created his tough guy attitude he projects today? He actually went through #orthodontic treatment twice, in his teens to straighten his teeth and broaden his smile and again as an adult to [...] Read More

Be Sure You Are Safe In The Sun

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Now that summertime is upon us, kids are spending more time outside, families are going to more outdoor outings and many are heading out on vacation. Join Honey Orthodontics and the EWG (Environmental Working Group) in their efforts, along with dermatologists and sunscreen companies to educate the public when it comes to the truth about sunscreens and sun safety.

Skin Cancer is on the Rise

Did you know that every year, more than two million Americans find out they have skin cancer? 2% are in their teen years! The rate of melanoma deadly skin cancer has tripled since the 1970s. [...] Read More

Kudos to Moms From – Honey Orthodontics

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Next weekend is Mother’s Day. From the team at Honey Orthodontics we commend your efforts, acknowledge the challenges you accept during treatment, and thank you for your efforts!

If it wasn’t for moms, most kids and teens would be hard pressed to keep up with all the instructions needed to achieve a great orthodontic result and smile for a lifetime. Kids can’t wait to get their braces on and then soon thereafter… can’t wait to get them off. In between, moms are the angels who make things happen and get the job done day to day. And often taken for [...] Read More

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