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Oasis for Orphans Trip to Kenya: A Huge Success!

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

I know many of you have been eager to hear about our trip to Kenya. It has been a wonderful journey for us personally and as a team. We spent most of our time at the Oasis for Orphans children’s home, located in southwest Kenya. There we got to meet the staff and the children and hear some of their stories.

All the children have sad stories of how they got to be at the orphanage, but feel so blessed to now have good rooms with beds and dressers, nutritious food to eat, clothes and shoes to wear, books [...] Read More

Thanksgiving Trivia Compliments of Honey Orthodontics in Gurnee IL

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts and football games and the start of the Christmas shopping season, Thanksgiving means roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole with Campbells mushroom soup. No matter how you celebrate this momentous day, at Honey Orthodontics, we want you to know we are thankful for all our wonderful patients we treat throughout the year . We wouldn’t be here without you! To commemorate this traditional holiday, we would like to share some fun Thanksgiving trivia we thought you would enjoy! Feel free to add some fun facts of your own in the comment [...] Read More

Clever Public Service Ads Are Getting Parents to Teach Kids to Brush Teeth

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

How many times as a kid do you hear… “Did you brush your teeth? And even more so when you are wearing braces!” Hopefully, brushing and flossing your teeth is an ingrained daily habit no matter what your age for every member of the family.

Unfortunately, a New Survey finds that 3 out of 4 Parents Admit Their Kids Forget to Brush their Teeth.

The Ad Council and The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives created new Public Service Ads (PSAs) for the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign. The new ads are funny adaptations [...] Read More

Mission Trip to Kenya

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

From October 19th through November 1st, 2014, Dr. Honey will be traveling to Kenya on a mission trip through the non-profit organization, Oasis for Orphans. Joining her on the journey will be Tracey, our clinical coordinator, and Stacie, our treatment coordinator.

They will be providing dental cleanings, exams, and some restorative work to the orphans of Kenya. They, along with other dental professionals in the area, have unselfishly donated their time to help these wonderful children in need of dental care.

“We have a soft spot in our hearts for kids because [husband] David and I have four children under [...] Read More

Enjoy Your Smile – It’s National Orthodontic Health Month

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Did you know that October really is National Orthodontic Health Month? Our Team at Honey Orthodontics wants you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October. Whether you are 12, 16 or 60…a perfect smile is one of your best assets. People everywhere appreciate a friendly smile so make sure yours is maintained on a daily basis. Of course, if you need help in getting that perfect smile you always wanted, Honey Orthodontics is here to help you get it. We help patients of all ages gain self-esteem and confidence in how they present themselves to [...] Read More

The Risks are Too High – Smokeless Tobacco and E- Cigarettes

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

 

Are We Addicting Another Generation of Smokers With e-Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco?

Years of educating kids on the risks of tobacco products are at risk on multiple fronts according to top medical groups in the US which include both smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. At Honey Orthodontics we are concerned that kids today have the misconception that they are harmless when compared to smoking cigarettes..

The American Heart Association Speaks Out on e-Cigarettes

The American Heart Association recently released its policy recommendations on the use of “e-cigarettes” and the need for the same regulation as [...] Read More

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