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SPLINTS ARE NOT JUST FOR BROKEN BONES IN GURNEE AND LAKE VILLA IL….

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Dental or Orthodontic Splints are devices that are used when patients suffer from certain types of dental problems. These problems include TMJ or TemporoMandibular Joint disorder, common snoring, sleep apnea, and teeth grinding (bruxism).

In orthodontics, a “splint” is designed to fit on top of the upper or lower teeth. Treatment varies based on each patient’s individualize needs and is most often used to stabilize the teeth and/or jaws to alleviate discomfort. A TMJ splint may be used prior to [...] Read More

Faith Hill’s Orthodontics are Proudly Displayed at the Grammy Awards

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Faith Hill proudly displayed her new smile with ceramic braces at the 2013 Grammy Awards. They weren’t noticeable on TV but the photographers were able to clearly capture her tooth colored braces that she has been wearing for about seven months. She first mention the fact she was undergoing orthodontic treatment in Nov 2012 in an interview with country radio station KNIX 102.5.

Why is Faith Hill Wearing Braces?

As a kid, Faith forgot to wear her retainers when orthodontic treatment was completed. Let this be a lesson for all our patients at Read More

Straight Scoop on Whitening Teeth – What you Need to Know in Gurnee IL

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

Teeth whitening kits are available everywhere today; online, over the counter, and from your dentist. Studies report that bleaching or whitening products can improve the color of teeth that stain over time. But before you decide to embark on a whitening program, Honey Orthodontics would like to review some facts about these products and what results you can expect.

Almost all whitening products contain the same basic ingredient, carbamide peroxide or its breakdown product, hydrogen peroxide. However, the products offered by a dental professional to professionally whiten your teeth are stronger without compromising the health and safety of your [...] Read More

Pay Attention to the Dental Health of Your Pet in Gurnee IL…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

When was the last time you brushed your pet’s teeth? We take care of our own teeth and make sure our kids do, but most pet owners are not as diligent with their pets. At Honey Orthodontics, we want to remind you to pay attention to the dental health of your pet.

Since February is National Pet Dental Health Month, we want to offer some tips offered by The American Veterinary Medical Association.

Ask your veterinarian the next time you take your pet in [...] Read More

Why Do Many Kids and Adults in Gurnee and Lake Villa Il Need Orthodontic Treatment Today?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

At Honey Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?”

Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years ago, malocclusions (bad bites) seem to have become more prevalent. Why? Human growth patterns saw teeth and jaws fail to accommodate teeth and jaw development as different ethnic and genetic backgrounds began to live together and populate.

In many cases, a patient’s need for orthodontic [...] Read More

In Gurnee and Lake Villa Il…Did Your Smile Make You Happy in 2012?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. Oana Honey

The American Association of Orthodontics recently completed a study in 2012 that reported more than 1/3 of US adults are unhappy with their smile. Are you one of them? If so, 2013 is the year to do something about it!! What better New Years Resolution can you promise yourself or someone you love than a new smile?

In a nutshell, here’s what the study found after surveying 1,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.

Better social life if their smile was improved; 36 percent who are unhappy with their [...] Read More