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How to avoid broken brackets and pokey wires during the Halloween Season
National Orthodontic Health Month
How to avoid broken brackets and pokey wires during the Halloween Season
Back to School Essentials …. With Braces
Did you get braces or Invisalign this summer? Having the essentials to keep your mouth healthy and wire poking-free during the school year is so important. Here is a list of items to include in a Braces Care Kit and keep in your locker or backpack at school. We are here to make your going…
Social Media Updates
At Kaplin Orthodontics we are trying to keep up with our younger crowd and decided to join Snap Chat. Tell us what kind of snaps do you think would be appropriate to publish on our account? By the way our username is kaplinortho. If you are curious to see some random smiles or snaps look…
How To Keep Your Teeth Clean With Braces?
Got braces? Then you need to brush. A lot! What you do need is a good toothbrush you will actually use. A regular soft toothbrush works well. You can also use electric or sonic toothbrushes, such as a Sonicare or Oral-B Braun. Another helpful tool is a small spiral dental brush (sometimes called an “interproximal brush” or a “proxy-brush”)…
How To Floss with Braces?
How To Floss with Braces? Many patients understand that extra care is needed when brushing and flossing with braces. The simple fact is you have to get the floss under the wire so you can floss. One way of getting the floss under the wire is with a floss threader. A floss threader is a…
#KaplinOrthoCares
Kaplin Ortho Cares Kaplin Orthodontics invites you to participate in our first annual Food Drive. All are welcome to drop off and just say Hi! Every patient that brings in a non-perishable food item will receive 20 Points (per item) on the Hub Rewards Card. NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME. Please give what you can, and…
The Final Stretch: Getting your braces off
How long will it take to get my braces taken off? The process itself of removing the braces should take only minutes. Dr. Kaplin needs to remove the remaining bonding material, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes. We also take x-rays and photographs. Retainers are made and given that day. Finally, we spend a…
Awesome August Events for Kaplin Orthodontics!
The second week of August is always our busiest week of the year; not only starting new patients before the school year starts, but also having fun at the most joyful events in Arlington Heights: National Night Out and The Mane Event. National Night Out has proven to be a great tool to promote neighborhood…
Kids Orthodontics: Facts you Should Know
Braces are those miraculous medical devices that will ultimately make your child’s teeth look pearly white, straight and extremely healthy. However, you might wonder when is the perfect time for kids orthodontics: braces? Orthodontic braces are those miraculous medical devices that will ultimately make your child’s teeth look pearly white, straight and extremely healthy. However,…