Getting braces can feel like an intimidating step to take, but it might help to know that you’re not alone in your anxiety. Lots of people feel nervous about getting braces so it’s totally normal. That also means that the challenges you may face with braces are not...
If you have braces, you probably already know that they can make oral hygiene a little more complicated and time consuming. First impressions are already nerve wracking and bad breath is an important concern many people have. Braces may compound all of that so here...
Introducing Cameron, Michelle, Kate, Liam, Logan & Kammi! This close knit family are residents of Flossmoor! This is where Michelle & Cameron decided to plant their roots and start a family, and are they sure glad they did! The Nelson's enjoy doing many things as a...
If you care a lot about your smile, you want to take the best possible care of it. So, what do all these different kinds of dentists do? And how do you know which one to see and when? Here is what you need to know about the difference between a dentist and an...
Tenacious, kind, smart & resilient are just a few ways to describe this young lady. Meet Nicole! This past year has looked different for everyone, especially students. E-learning has been challenging on many kids, but Nicole has used this opportunity as a way to...
Getting braces is an exciting step and a great way to improve your smile, but it’s important to know that it can take a little extra time and effort to care for your teeth while you have braces. Maintaining good oral hygiene throughout the duration of your orthodontic...
In honor of Mother's Day month, we wanted to recognize one of our super moms and patients! Introducing, Kristin! At the age of 8, Kristin fell in love with bowling while living in Tokyo. Her dad was transferred there for work. Since then, Kristin has been unstoppable...
Our Orthodontist in Homewood, IL Welcomes You Back to Our Office At Grant Orthodontics, our mission is to offer high-quality orthodontic care to our valued patients. Even though we’re all adjusting to a new normal way of doing business, our orthodontist in Homewood,...
You may know of both traditional metal braces and Invisalign in Homewood, IL as orthodontic options to straighten your teeth. But do you know the mechanical differences between the two? The obvious differences are the aesthetics of the devices, with metal braces being...
It’s bound to happen. You’re done eating lunch, you go to rinse your mouth out to get food off of your braces…but it’s stuck! Allowing food to sit in or around your brackets can cause damage to your orthodontic appliances and teeth. Thankfully, there are useful tools...