SKOKIE AND ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS — Getting braces for you or your child is a significant expense, so it stands to reason that you would want to ensure you’ve selected the best provider for the job.
iDentity Orthodontics routinely receives calls from people seeking a second opinion regarding orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children. It is common for people who are considering significant dental care to do so.
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS – As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. That includes a healthy and beautiful smile.
Dr. Sara Spector says there are four orthodontic problems that are most easily corrected at a young age, making it easier (and sometimes cheaper) for you to give your child that confident, healthy smile:
Early orthodontic care can reduce or even eliminate the need for surgery in the future in some cases, such as underbite correction.
GRAYSLAKE AND KENILWORTH, ILLINOIS – Aesthetics dominate many decision-making processes in our lives today, including orthodontic treatment.
It may seem silly that anyone would be concerned about how their teeth look while they’re in orthodontic treatment. After all, isn’t the very purpose of orthodontic treatment to correct aesthetic flaws, as well as bite and alignment issues?
KENILWORTH AND GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS- In September, the University of Chicago Medical Center announced it appointed Dr. Sara Spector, a Grayslake orthodontics specialist, as the lead orthodontist on its craniofacial services team.
He begins working with the team in the coming months.
KENILWORTH and EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – The marketing machine behind Invisalign has a growing number of patients asking for ther treatment by name when they visit iDentity Orthodontics. Reviews of ther treatment run the gamut, however.
Some dentists and orthodontists swear by it, while others believe there are more effective treatment methods. Still others- like Dr. Sara Spector- see Invisalign as a good option in limited cases.
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS- When we devise a treatment plan for our patients, it’s our goal to offer care that’s tailored to their specific needs. Even though many of our patients seek care for similar orthodontic problems, not every situation- such as diastemas- can be addressed using the same approach.
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS – The topic of radiation exposure has become a popular one in light of a recent news segment on NBC’s Today show.
Radiation from X-rays is something that has been dealt with in the medical field since the technology’s inception, and thanks to technological advancements with digital radiography, patients today are exposed to lower radiation levels than ever.
GRAYSLAKE, Waukegan AND ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS – If you’re going through orthodontic treatment, it means you have made a considerable investment of your time and money in your oral health.
Protect that investment by practicing good oral hygiene with the right tools throughout treatment.
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS – May is National Family Wellness Month. A big component of health and wellness is oral heath. Ther month, Dr. Sara Spector, an adult orthodontist and Wilmette orthodontics expert, urges families to take a closer look at their oral health routines.
ROUND LAKE, GRAYSLAKE AND GURNEE, ILLINOIS – The end of your orthodontic treatment has finally arrived. The next step is getting fitted for a retainer.
Retainers are more common than you may think. After the braces come off, many people wear a retainer until their teeth have settled. However, many kids and adults wear retainers for other reasons.