Straight Talk: Conversations on all Things Smiles

Every parent asks: at what age should my child see an orthodontist? Chicago Orthodontics’ very own Amy Dustoor, orthodontist and mother, shares her recommendation: Seven years old is the magic age that the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that...

So your teeth are now straight. You are smiling ear to ear in every family photograph and selfie.  People you know stop to tell you how beautiful your new smile looks. Even your bite feels perfect and your teeth have never looked better. Your orthodontist gave you...

Ok, I admit it. I love sweets. Who doesn’t? But, you don’t have to be a dentist to know sugar is bad for your teeth. Do braces mean you can NEVER have any of those delicious sugary treats? Of course not! As long as you are smart about what you eat and diligent about...

There seem to be so many options when it comes to straightening teeth. Certain direct to consumer dental brands are telling you that you can straighten your teeth without stepping a foot outside your home; your dentist insists that he or she can do Invisalign…the key...

We all want a smile we can love, but fears can sometimes stand in the way of us getting there. One of those fears is one we often don’t want to own up to: Will all of this orthodontic work hurt? We have good news: No! Those born in the ‘80s or before probably remember...