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Experiencing The Holidays

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

At Honey Orthodontics, we are midway into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. When was the last time you stopped to simply experience and appreciate what your life has to offer and how much you take for granted on a regular basis?

Take a few moments to be grateful for the simple things in life like water running, electricity to light our way and charge our digital lives. Don’t forget to also appreciate everything that keeps us warm? When was the last time you stopped to appreciate a day when your body was functioning properly and your health [...] Read More

Happy Thanksgiving To All Our Patients And Their Families

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Preventing Braces in Gurnee IL – Fact or Fiction

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Most parents today are well informed when it comes to stopping adverse habits that effects tooth and jaw development in infants and toddlers. Prolonged thumb sucking, pacifiers, and use of bottles past the age of three are reported to cause problems with teeth and impact early jaw development.

However, did you know that poor bites and abnormal jaw growth is mostly hereditary and not caused by habits? Even if you stop bad habits before the age of three or breast feed your child, it is likely they still may develop a malocclusion requiring orthodontic treatment.

Today we live in a [...] Read More

Most Celebrities Love to Embrace Wearing Their Braces

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Honey Orthodontics wants you to know that braces aren’t just for kids. Even celebrities enjoy the benefits that orthodontic treatment can offer and embrace traditional braces rather than invisible braces to correct their problems. Not every patient is a candidate for Invisalign or braces behind the teeth. Below are a few recognizable names who have chosen show off their treatment, even though they are in the spotlight.

Katy Perry – recording artist and pop idol Katy Perry chose metal braces and smiles proudly during photo shoots and performances.

Faith Hill – 45-year-old country superstar Faith Hill was first [...] Read More

Halloween No No’s – Chewy, Sticky, Hard and Crunchy

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

At Honey Orthodontics we want all our patients to have fun at Halloween. It’s all about decorations, costumes, and having a good time. But we also want to make sure you don’t have any problems with your orthodontic appliances when enjoying your Halloween goodies. Watch the video below to find out how.

The video offer patients and moms some great ideas on what sweets you can make for those wearing braces to prevent damage caused by chewy, sticky, hard, and crunching goodies. The video was created by the Food Network and the American Association of Orthodontics. Find out what [...] Read More

Help Celebrate Orthodontic Health Month in October with a Perfect Smile

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age. Whether you are meeting new friends or interviewing for a job, a smile is important to building both personal and business relationships. It is a well-known fact that straight teeth and a great smile builds self-esteem, confidence, and influences how you present yourself to the world. Orthodontic treatment, no matter what age, is an investment in the future.

At Honey Orthodontics our goal is to spread the word in Gurnee IL that October is Orthodontic National Health Month and its purpose is to reinforce the [...] Read More