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5 Questions to Ask an Orthodontist Before Your First Appointment
A great smile can certainly boost a person's self-esteem. While many people want visibly straighter teeth, that often requires a trip to the local orthodontist. When choosing an orthodontist near you, there are a number of things to consider. While there are thousands...
4 Long-Term Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, your primary goal is most likely to get the smile of your dreams. Many people long for a perfectly straight, pearly white smile. In fact, nearly three-fourths of adults think that having a sub-par smile will hurt their career...
Braces Versus Invisalign: Which Is Right for Me?
Roughly 32 percent of people are unhappy with how their teeth look. However, orthodontic work can almost always correct misaligned teeth to give you a smile that you can be proud of. While there are multiple types of braces to choose from, the two most popular...
How to Take Care of Your Teeth When You Have Braces
While there are many different types of braces, they all require special care while brushing, flossing, and eating. Your local orthodontist will let you know exactly what you need to do to take care of your teeth as you straighten them, but it never hurts to learn...
How long will I have to wear braces?
It is a common question we get from patients every day. The good news is that we offer state-of-the-art technology that helps speed up the process of getting that perfect Graber Smile. One of the new ways to do that is AcceleDent®. AcceleDent is an FDA-cleared medical...
Dr. Kelley Helps the People of Panama
In March, our very own Dr. Kelley went on a mission trip with Mission Save a Smile. She tells us about her experience and the dental problems that the people face in Panama: "I wanted to share with you a little about the mission trip I was on last month and why I love...
You’re Never “Too Old” to Get Braces
Nearly 4 out of 10 of our patients at Graber Orthodontics are adult patients. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean and balanced bites more evenly share the wear and tear your teeth endure on a regular basis. Everyone wants to have a great looking smile,...
WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!! #WeLoveGraber, #GraberOffice70th
Where in the World is Dr. Graber?! Graber Orthodontics is kicking off another fun year with Where in the World is Dr. Graber! You can win a $50 gift card just by taking Dr. Graber with you anywhere you go for the next several weeks. Take a...
Graber Orthodontics Wins BIG!
GRABER ORTHODONTICS WINS TWO NATIONAL AWARDS INCLUDING DOCTOR OF THE YEAR AT ORTHODONTIC TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES VERNON HILLS, Ill., March 1, 2016—Vernon Hills and Glenview-based orthodontic practice Graber Orthodontics won two awards at the national 2016...
Brush Up on Your Home Care Plan
With Spring Break around the corner, we thought it would be a good time for you to brush up on how to care for your braces and retainers while away from home. We are thrilled that you are able to take a break from work and school, but please remember it is not a time...