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Hate Braces? Discover Invisalign Teen for Straighter Teeth

December 21, 2011

Braces can be a hassle, especially when you’re a teenager with an active life. The dental team at Atrium Family Dental in New Lenox understand that metal braces can be a real nuisance that take up your valuable time. Not to mention, they have you hiding your smile from that girl or boy you’ve been crushing on since the second grade.

Atrium Family Dental wants to let all New Lenox teens in on a little secret. Invisalign Teen is the latest orthodontic alternative option available for teenagers and it is 100%better than the traditional metal braces of the past. Invisalign Teen in Illinois has become the most popular procedure for straightening teeth, mostly because Invisalign Teen is:

  • Invisible
  • Removable
  • Effective
  • Pain-Free
  • Embarrassment-Free

Regular braces can cause your mouth to be sore from all sorts of things and can make eating hard. With Invisalign Teen, you won’t have to sacrifice the foods you love and feel unnecessary pain. You also won’t have to dig out food trapped in your wires and brackets because you can remove the aligners, so brushing and flossing is a breeze.
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All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth

December 8, 2011

Filed under: Children's Dentistry,Holidays — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Can you remember back to a time when you had a very simple request for Santa Claus? Please Santa, I’ll go without the toys on my list if you please, please give me my two front teeth this year?

The holidays are a great time to get together with family and soak up all the wonder of the season by sharing traditions with our children. Enjoy this holiday classic from your friends at Atrium Family Dental:

All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth
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Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health?

December 7, 2011

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 9:00 am

It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one “thumb-sucker” and we at Atrium Family Dental are here to set the record straight about the problems that arise from thumb sucking.

The big question is, should you worry about your child if they are sucking their thumb? For the most part, there is nothing to worry about. Thumb sucking is completely natural for most children, making them feel secure and content and even being quite relaxing for them. This habit is something that most kids can easily grow out of when they hit the ages of two and four.
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The Clear Alternative to Braces: Why Invisalign is Right for You!

November 23, 2011

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign,Uncategorized — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 9:00 am
If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional braces, look no further. Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces which has interested patients for improving the look of their smiles. The Invisalign New Lenox experts at Atrium Family Dental will assess whether you would make a good candidate for Invisalign.How does Invisalign work for patients in New Lenox?

It’s simple: The Invisalign Illinois experts at Atrium Family Dental create a series of clear aligners to straighten your teeth. These aligners are practically invisible to others, which is why they are becoming more popular among adults and teens. You will be responsible for wearing these aligners for two week periods. After two weeks, you will receive a new set of aligners to slowly shift your teeth into their desired final position. Best of all, Invisalign is completely removable, meaning that you can also take the aligners out which makes brushing, flossing and eating easier.
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Does Invisalign Work? Straightening Teeth with Hidden Braces

November 9, 2011

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 9:00 am

Many patients at Atrium Family Dental are still confused about the relatively new Invisalign technology, we are frequently asked: Does Invisalign work? Is Invisalign for adults or teenagers? What are hidden braces?

Today, more and more teenagers and adults are being introduced to the innovative Invisalign technology. Patients who are seeking an invisible, aesthetic treatment for crooked teeth are looking for a alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment.
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