
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...

Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Independence Day from Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country's independence!...

Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet
All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques out there — you can even mail order your own impressions to get clear aligners, without even...

Tips to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer
The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Lippitz Orthodontics wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer Safety Tips for Kids, courtesy...