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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

Tired of the Gap Between Your Teeth?

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

We have all heard the song, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” As many of us know, there is nothing worse than having lost your baby front teeth and waiting (with a big gap in your smile!) for your adult teeth to come in. However, some people find it is just as frustrating to have both of their front teeth, but still have a big gap in between them. Below are some very famous women who display their gap with pride. (Jessica Hart, Natalie Cole, Anna Paquin, and Lauren Hutton.

Why does this [...] Read More

What Causes TMJ or TMD?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

Have you ever noticed a clicking or popping sound in your jaw when chewing or speaking? Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics wants you to know this happens to everyone from time to time. However, if it happens frequently and is combined with other symptoms such as jaw pain, locking of your jaws, reduced ability to open and close the mouth, ear pain, or difficulty chewing, you may have a condition known as TMD or TMJ disorder. Watch the video below to find out more about TMJ dysfunction.

Orthodontics is a special field of dentistry [...] Read More

Handling Out of Town Emergencies…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

It is almost that time of year again…summer vacation. We know that we have posted this blog before but we also feel that it serves as a valuable reminder about what to do when you have an orthodontic emergency home or away on vacation. The video contains good information all patients and parents should know.

Here is the link on How to Handle an Orthodontic Emergency. Everyone at Honey Orthodontics hopes you enjoy your summer.

Are Teeth or Jaws the Problem When Teeth are Crowded?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Dr. Oana Honey

A common problem we see every day at Honey Orthodontics is crowding of teeth. This problem is often accompanied by protruding or “buck teeth”. Crowding can give the appearance the teeth are oversized or too big for the size of the jaws. However, this is not always correct. Often, it is not a tooth problem, but because the size of the jaws is too small or narrow to accommodate the teeth.

Throughout the years, orthodontists have approached this issue in different ways. In the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, the most common practice was to remove permanent teeth to [...] Read More