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Congratulations to the Honig Holiday Cruise Contest Winner!

All aboard! Congratulations to the lucky Honig Holiday Cruise Contest winner, Holly! Holly has won a wonderful 7-day cruise for two to the Bahamas courtesy of Honig Orthodontics. Holly’s cruise vacation sets sail to the Bahamas from Baltimore, Maryland on the Carnival Pride on Sunday, December 1, 2013. Ports of call include Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL), Nassau (the

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Invisible Lingual Braces: Hide Your Braces, Not Your Smile!

If you are unhappy with your smile, you have probably at some point considered getting your teeth straightened, but have hesitated because you aren’t comfortable sporting a mouth full of metal hardware at your workplace or social functions. Traditional metal braces used to correct alignment issues are obtrusive. Dr. Gordon Honig, with offices in Newark and Middleton, says

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Orthodontic Tips for Back to School…

It’s that time of year again! The temperature is cooling off, fall sports are underway, and all the kids are headed back to school. At Honig Orthodontics in Newark and Middletown DE, we want to offer a few helpful tips for going back to school with braces! Make sure to follow the 2×2 brushing rule: brush your teeth

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Smiles Can Change Lives!

A healthy perfect smile is why many children and adults choose to undergo orthodontic treatment. Around friends and family, a less than attractive smile is not as noticeable. However, when meeting new people, making new friends, and in the workplace, your smile is more obvious to those who don’t know you. When speaking one on one with others,

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How Much Water is Enough for You and Your Family?

Did you know that water is one of the most important factors of our daily diet and makes up 60% of your body weight? At Honig Orthodontics we understand that every organ in your body is dependent on water so it can flush out toxins and carry food to your body cells and thought this was a good

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Common Question Asked During Orthodontic Treatment…

Is it what can I eat? How do I brush? No… When do I get my braces off? While most patients are always eager to start treatment, they are even more eager to get them off. Even though each patient is given an estimated treatment time wearing braces when they start, patients always hope we can wave our

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Finding White Spots on Your Teeth?

Chalky, opaque-looking white spots on the teeth are not uncommon today. Maybe you have them or perhaps you’ve seen them on the teeth of friends or family. Many things can cause white spots on the teeth. They can be a factor of nutrition, genetics, an excess of fluoride intake at a young age, or poor oral hygiene. When

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What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

Are you experiencing tooth sensitivity? Hot or cold temperatures, sweet or sour foods and drinks, and deep cavities or fillings often trigger this problem. Sensitivity is a common dilemma and an estimated 45 million Americans are victims! If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, sensitivity is also not at all uncommon. Sensitive teeth normally occurs when the enamel on

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Are Dairy Products Good for Your Teeth?

As kids we all remember hearing our parents or grandparents remind us that dairy products help build strong bones and teeth. But did you also know that milk and dairy products in general help can assist in improving your oral health and lowering your risk for gum disease? A Winning Combination: Nutrition and Dental Health Brushing and flossing

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