Healthy Summer Snacks for Your Teeth
With the temperatures rising, it’s easy to want to indulge in sweet treats like ice cream. While these snacks are okay once in a while, it is better to stick to a diet that is healthy for both you your oral health and your overall health. Our orthodontist near...
Orthodontic FAQs
For many, visiting an orthodontist for the first time is likely intimidating and nerve-wracking. It is important that you find an orthodontist near Deerfield that you can trust and answer your questions throughout the entire process. To help you better understand the...
What is Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?
You might be shocked to realize that your child should visit our orthodontist in Highland Park as early as age 7. At this point, your child likely hasn’t lost all of their baby teeth, so why is it necessary to take a trip to the orthodontist already? Depending on your...
Tips for Brushing and Flossing with Braces
When you have braces, simple tasks like brushing and flossing become more complicated. Nevertheless, brushing and flossing your teeth is just as important while you have braces! Here are some tips from our Orthodontist in Chicago to make sure your time with braces...
Traditional vs. Ceramic Braces
There’s no denying that braces are one of the most common and effective ways to improve your smile. Our orthodontist near Highland Park offers both ceramic and traditional braces to our patients so they can choose the option that best suits their needs. Here is what...
Foods to Avoid this Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us once again, it is tempting to eat everything in sight! If you have braces, however, it is important to maintain your dedication to only eating foods that won’t negatively impact your braces. Here are some seasonal foods that you should...
What’s in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances
Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of...
When should my child be seen for an orthodontic evaluation?
Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an Orthodontist is after the front permanent teeth have erupted into the mouth or if there appears to be...
Post-Braces Care: Wear your retainer!
Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices to keep your teeth in alignment. Why spend all that time, energy, and money to straighten your teeth when you...
Tell us about your summer!
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Chicago, Northbrook or...