04 November

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Invisalign versus Braces: Which is Better?

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

Dear Dr. S.,
I’m a 45 year old who has been embarrassed by my smile for many years. My dentist suggested Invisalign because I don’t want to draw even more attention to my smile with metal braces. Can my dentist straighten my teeth with Invisalign as well as an orthodontist could with braces?
Sincerely,
Sarah T.

Dear Sarah,
Thanks for your question – it’s one I get asked a lot, and it’s important that you do your research before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Invisalign took the orthodontic world by storm when it was first introduced, and because of that, more providers are clamoring to use it, thinking it keeps them ahead of the curve.

02 May

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Invisalign: The Hidden Facts

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

in Invisalign

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The Limitations of Invisalign

The Invisalign system is alluring to many patients. The subtlety and flexibility of the system makes it especially attractive to adult orthodontic patients. Some adults fear that braces will embarrass them. They believe these clear aligners are the best solution to their imperfect smiles. And sometimes they are. Other times, though, it’s better to go with traditional braces. Invisalign doesn’t solve every orthodontic issue, and in longterm studies, fixed braces prove to keep teeth straighter for longer.

16 March

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Nine Essential Food Guidelines For Orthodontic Patients

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

in Orthodontics

Nine Essential Food Guidelines For Orthodontic Patients

WILMETTE, Ill.– Your appetite doesn’t change when you receive braces or Invisalign, but your diet should. Most sticky, chewy and crunchy foods must be avoided during treatment. At Stosich Consulting, we understand adjusting your food choices to accommodate treatment can be challenging.

“You could say the dietary changes that come along with braces is the downside of orthodontics, but there doesn’t have to be a drastic change,” says Wilmette area orthodontist Dr. Michael Stosich. “By making a few simple tweaks, patients can still enjoy the foods they love and actually help facilitate their treatment.”

05 March

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Invisalign: It’s Better Here

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

in Invisalign

SKOKIE, Ill.– Invisalign is good. Invisalign with Dr. Michael Stosich at Stosich Consulting is even better.

That’s because Dr. Stosich was specially trained in Invisalign during his orthodontic residency at Temple University, which is recognized as the foremost digital orthodontic institution in the world. His time collaborating with pioneers in the industry granted him a superior understanding of Invisalign treatment and how to maximize its benefits for patients.

22 July

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Investigating the Breast-Feeding & Orthodontic Connection

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

in Children Orthodontics, Orthodontics

GRAYSLAKE, SKOKIE AND KENILWORTH, IL – If you were to think breast-feeding and orthodontics have about as much in common as auto mechanics and gardening, you would be wrong.

The February 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association included an article about the oral and general health benefits of breast-feeding, and the results are quite interesting to family orthodontists throughout the country.

17 September

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Think Invisalign is the Best for Correcting Crooked Teeth? Think Again

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

in Invisalign

Think Invisalign is the Best for Correcting Crooked Teeth

KENILWORTH and EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – The marketing machine behind Invisalign has a growing number of patients asking for this treatment by name when they visit Stosich Consulting. Reviews of this treatment run the gamut, however.

Some dentists and orthodontists swear by it, while others believe there are more effective treatment methods. Still others- like Dr. Michael Stosich- see Invisalign as a good option in limited cases.