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Baskets and Braces
For those of our patients that celebrate Easter and Passover, we know that this is a special time. We also know that kids of all ages - from toddlers to teens - look forward to their holiday treats every year. While avoiding hard, crunchy or sticky treats, one can...
How To Get Healthy and Stay Healthy This Flu Season
We may be dreaming of warmer weather and sandy beaches, but winter is lingering and flu season is still going strong. Give your teeth some extra attention and follow these tips and tricks to help you get healthy and stay healthy! As the Center for Disease Control...
Happy Holidays from Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics
Winter is here and the holidays are right around the corner. At Graber Orthodontics, we have all the tools and tricks you need to make your smile shine bright for this coming new year! Holidays and New Years parties mean lots of fun and festive foods to choose from....
Join Us for a Private Advanced Screening of Wonder!
We are honored to sponsor the private advanced screening of the movie Wonder, based on the novel by R.J. Palacio. Please join us on Thursday, November 16 at 7:05pm at the AMC Hawthorn 12 in Vernon Hills. Click here to pre-purchase tickets online. All proceeds benefit...
DIY Orthodontics and Why You Should Avoid It
You may have seen Facebook articles or Youtube videos that show you how to change your smile at home; there are even companies that advertise at-home impressions and mailed clear aligners without leaving your house or seeing a dental professional. These do-it-yourself...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Orthodontic Treatment
You’ve started your orthodontic treatment, but how can you make the most out of your time with Graber Orthodontics? We’ve got some tips and tricks to keep you on an efficient path to a healthy, beautiful smile! Brush and Floss: Braces, Invisalign® aligners, and...
Dentist, Orthodontist… What’s the difference?
Even though most of us only see our dentists for regular cleanings, we put a great amount of trust in our dental professionals (and rightfully so!) Both dentists and orthodontists are licensed and certified oral health care professionals, educated in the treatment of...
Seven Reasons to See an Orthodontist by Age 7
Even through orthodontic treatment most often begins between the ages of 11-14, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7. At this age, Drs. Graber and Gyllenhaal can determine if your child’s tooth and...
Straighten Your Smile This Summer with Invisalign!
At Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics, we offer Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® aligner treatment all year round, but summer is a great time to start transforming your smile! Summer schedules make it easier to start your journey to a healthy, beautiful smile....
Straightening Up This Spring
With spring cleaning on the brain, it's time to start straightening up your oral health too. Many people shy away from the chance to get straighter teeth because they fear the appearance and the long-term commitment of metal braces. A lot of people...