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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit

October 14th, 2026

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

October 7th, 2026

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Palos Hills, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment makes possible!Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how your orthodontist helps you create not just a more…
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Helpful Hints for Dealing with Braces Pain

September 30th, 2026

Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you…
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Tips for Keeping Your Breath Fresh While You’re in Braces

September 23rd, 2026

You’ve got a lot going on in your busy life, and whether it’s school, practice, or simply socializing, you want to put a confident face forward. And part of that confidence comes from knowing your breath is its freshest! Too often, though, this time of your life makes that goal seem difficult. Let’s look at…
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