10 August

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Forced Smiles Can Relieve Stress, Experts Say

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

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.

27 April

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Aligned Teeth Improve Dental Health in Grayslake

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care, Orthodontics

GRAYSLAKE, Ill.-1. When teeth are properly aligned it is easier to keep teeth clean and free of plaque. There are no gaps or crevices for plaque to hide around, making it easier to maintain a clean and healthy smile.

20 January

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How Orthodontics Helps Prevent Gum Disease

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care, Orthodontics

GRAYSLAKE, Ill.- Orthodontics can benefit many aspects of your smile, including periodontal health. Despite this fact, gums and orthodontic treatment seem to have a love/hate relationship.

A brief period in braces or Invisalign leaves patients more susceptible to gingivitis, yet the treatment’s outcome of aligned teeth reduces the likelihood of acquiring periodontal disease in the future.

20 October

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Break Those Bad Habits

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

Dr. Michael Stosich talks three unhealthy oral habits in children. GRAYSLAKE AND SKOKIE, ILLINOIS — While it may be cute to watch your little girl suck her thumb to soothe herself when she’s a baby, this habit becomes unhealthy if it is allowed to continue beyond about age 4.

Thumb sucking isn’t the only bad habit that needs breaking in young children. Finger sucking, mouth breathing and tongue thrusting all can usher in a plethora of future oral health complications if uncorrected.

We promote orthodontic evaluation by age 7 here at Stosich Consulting, and these unhealthy oral habits are part of the reason. All of these habits have the potential to cause malocclusions in children. Only by conducting a comprehensive evaluation can we determine if your child’s poor oral habits may lead to future complications.

10 September

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Clean Teeth = Faster Treatment

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

GRAYSLAKE & GURNEE, ILLINOIS – You’ve just gotten braces and you’re already counting the days until you get them off.

Do you want to make sure you finish your treatment on time or even a little early? Brush and floss your teeth. Yes, that’s right. A good oral hygiene routine can actually help speed along your treatment. Watch this video to learn how to floss while wearing braces and read the rest of the post for more details about this.

11 April

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Missing Some Teeth? Grow New Ones!

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

GRAYSLAKE AND KENILWORTH, ILLINOIS — This likely will sound like we’re confusing fact with scenes from a science fiction movie, but rest assured it’s true: researchers are using stem cells to grow new teeth.

This research is particularly near and dear to Dr. Michael Stosich’s heart, because he has an extensive educational background in stem cell research at the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and University of Illinois. He also has had dozens of papers published on the topic, and he has given presentations on the topic of stem cells in medicine. He has won a number of awards related to his stem cell research, too.

09 June

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A Flawed Study and the Truth About Modern X-ray Technology

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS – The topic of radiation exposure has become a popular one in light of a recent news segment on NBC’s Today show.

Radiation from X-rays is something that has been dealt with in the medical field since the technology’s inception, and thanks to technological advancements with digital radiography, patients today are exposed to lower radiation levels than ever.

26 May

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Protect Your Orthodontic Investment with Good Oral Care

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care, Orthodontics

GRAYSLAKE, Waukegan AND ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS – If you’re going through orthodontic treatment, it means you have made a considerable investment of your time and money in your oral health.

Protect that investment by practicing good oral hygiene with the right tools throughout treatment.

21 May

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May Is National Family Wellness Month

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS – May is National Family Wellness Month. A big component of health and wellness is oral heath. This month, Dr. Michael Stosich, an adult orthodontist and Wilmette orthodontics expert, urges families to take a closer look at their oral health routines.

15 April

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Get Your Mouthguards Ready: It’s National Facial Protection Month

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Oral Care

GURNEE, GRAYSLAKE AND ROUND LAKE, ILLINOIS – National Facial Protection Month is observed by many dental professionals in April.

This national month-long event is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Orthodontists.