Ideally, dental braces should be applied at an early age, between 7 and 14 years old. The logic behind this is that while it is true that most adult’s bones stop growing after the age of 21, according to an article in the Harvard Health Publications, The American Association of Orthodontists notes that one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18.
Many people are opting for braces far past their teen years these days. With the onslaught of commercials telling us we should look a certain way, act a certain way, and have teeth that look a certain way, we have become a nation of greater self awareness. In some cases, this is not necessarily a bad thing, especially when it involves your teeth.
NORTH SHORE, IL-Finding the highest quality of orthodontic care just got a whole lot easier for residents of the North Shore. Dr. Michael Stosich, orthodontist at Stosich Consulting, already has successful practices in Grayslake and the University of Chicago.
The Illinois orthodontist can’t wait for the growth and development of his North Shore office.
“It was just the right time and place,” says Dr. Stosich. “The North Shore is home to many families, including my home. We want to make sure that they have convenient access to orthodontic treatment.”
GRAYSLAKE, IL-You might have just recently got the news that your child will need braces. Parents and children typically have mixed reactions when they hear this. Children might be a bit skeptical at first, while parents are glad that their child will have straight, beautiful teeth.
But then reality starts to sink in. How will you be able to afford orthodontic care? According to Embrace-It, an online orthodontic resource, the cost of various orthodontic care plans can range from $3,000-$8,000. Though this may sound like a lot of money, it’s truly an investment in your child’s smile, as well as their overall health and success.
ROUND LAKE, IL-Let’s say that your teenager is having a hectic day. They could be anxious about a major test, a problem with a friend or their sporting event later in the evening. The last thing on their mind is to smile.
According to Psychological Science, even the most forced of smiles can decrease your stress and liven your mood. The study looked at two smiles, the standard and the Duchenne. The standard smile is located in the muscles surrounding the mouth, while the Duchenne (genuine) smile spreads to the eyes and feels more natural.
SKOKIE, IL-Doctors involved in dentofacial orthodontics see cleft lip and palate cases from two perspectives today. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 7,000 American children are born with an oral cleft defect.
When a child has a cleft lip, their lip hasn’t formed completely and isn’t closed properly. Cleft palate, on the other hand, means that there’s a hole in the roof of their mouth.
GRAYSLAKE, IL-A successful orthodontic practice consists of more than the leading orthodontist. It also takes an elite staff.
At Stosich Consulting, we have a tremendous team. They are all educated and qualified both clinically and in customer service.
But most importantly, we believe that we care more than the standard orthodontic practice. Our team always maintains a warm, inviting atmosphere that patients love.
WILMETTE, IL-Not many orthodontists can say they have the education and training of Stosich Consulting’ Dr. Michael Stosich. But even with his sterling professional background, Dr. Stosich pushes to make a positive impact in the community as well.
Growing up in Chicago, he always wanted to serve others. Dr. Stosich quickly realized that orthodontics would pave the way for his career. He spent seven years at elite research universities where he experimented how teeth could move more efficiently through bone.
SKOKIE, IL-Practicing orthodontists are usually thought of as doctors who straighten teeth with appliances or braces. But Dr. Michael Stosich of Stosich Consulting does so much more.
He recently traveled to France and spoke to the pediatric surgeons and residents at the University of Dijon on craniofacial orthodontics, as well as cell-based therapies.
He talked about his treatment philosophy, methods of treatment, diagnosis and stem cell-based reconstruction research.
ROUND LAKE, IL-Traditional braces are usually discussed when a patient needs orthodontic care. In recent years, however, some orthodontists have encouraged the advantages of self-ligating braces, such as Damon braces.
According to the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, self-ligating braces remain very similar to traditional braces following an extended clinical trial (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2013).
