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Do you Know the History of Halloween?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

The orthodontists at Honey Orthodontics and our team thought it would be interesting to share with you the history behind Halloween. Did you know that Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays? Throughout the years it has gone through many changes. It was originally a Celtic festival called Samhain (pronounced sow-in). It marked the end of harvest and the beginning of the new year (November 1st). Centuries ago, the druids believed that ghosts and spirits roamed the earth at this time, and they lit bonfires as protection against the evil spirits.

When the Romans captured the Celtic lands, [...] Read More

Honey Orthodontics Promotes October National Orthodontic Health Month

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

Dr. Oana Honey and our team at Honey Orthodontics want to spread the word in the Gurnee and Lake Villa IL areas that October is Orthodontic National Health Month. It is never to too soon or too late to undergo orthodontic treatment to achieve a beautiful healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.

The purpose of Orthodontic National Health month isto draw attention to the fact that everyone needs to be evaluated for orthodontic treatment. You are never too young or too old if your bite or smile needs correction.

American Association of Orthodontics recommends that parents start early [...] Read More

Baby Boomer Smile – The Finishing Touch

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

The Baby Boomers are a generation like no other. In addition to growing up in the tumultuous sixties and seventies, they were the first to experience the full benefit of modern medicine, changing attitudes about nutrition and exercise, and the advent of plastic surgery.

As a result, they have been able to maintain a youthful appearance far longer than any other group (at least most of them have!). However, there is a part of the Fountain of Youth that many boomers may be overlooking—their smiles.

Orthodontics have been around in some form for the better part of a hundred years, [...] Read More

Back To School in Gurnee IL? Don’t Let This Happen To You – Protect Your Smile!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

Now that summer is over and everyone is back to school, Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics just wanted to take a minute to remind our patients to wear a mouth guard when playing fall sports, especially unorganized sports in your neighborhood.

Why everyone should wear a mouth guard while playing contact sports. This could be you if you don’t.

A mouth guard protects not only teeth, but your lips and cheeks while wearing braces. A mouth guard is your best protection against serious sports injuries. The next time you’re in for a visit at Honey Orthodontics [...] Read More

Midline Discrepancy – How It Affects Your Appearance in Gurnee and Lake Villa IL…

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

If you pay close attention to popular culture and celebrities, you may have noticed many celebrities wear braces, Tom Cruise included. Why did Tom wear braces? The center of his two front teeth did not line up with the center of his nose and upper lip. There is nothing medically wrong with this condition. However, as a leading man in Hollywood, this flaw in his appearance was enough of an aesthetic problem to warrant treatment.

Almost everyone has at least a slight misalignment of the “midline” or center of our front teeth and our nose. For most people, it is [...] Read More

Honey Orthodontics Supports Actor Michael Douglas In His Efforts to Increase Oral Cancer Awareness

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

As dental professionals committed to the dental and medical health of patients in Gurnee and Lake Villa IL, Dr. Oana Honey and the team at Honey Orthodontics are supporting the Oral Cancer Foundation and actor Michael Douglas to increase consumer awareness regarding the increase in oral cancer apparent today. Early diagnosis can reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities.

It is estimated that approximately 40,000 people in the US will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012. This includes those cancers that occur in [...] Read More