Newark, DE 19711 (302) 737-6333
Middletown, DE 19709 (302) 696-4020
Newark, DE
(302) 737-6333
Middletown, DE
(302) 696-4020
A glowing smile is a destination much sought after by our patients at Honig Orthodontics, and luckily they don’t have to make the journey on their own. With the right travel plan and a talented orthodontist conducting, braces are the ticket to perfect teeth. Thinking of braces in terms of a train ride can help to explain how
Have you ever given any thought to what it actually means to have a “perfect” smile? Most people when asked this question will conjure up mental images of models and Hollywood actors with dazzling teeth. However, there is an actual medical definition of the way the teeth are meant to fit together. The word “occlusion” refers to the
School is out in most parts of the country and summer vacation will soon be here. Do you know what to do if you have an orthodontic emergency while you are out of town, on vacation, or away at camp? Here are some tips from Dr. Gordon Honig at Honig Orthodontics. Fortunately, most problems with your braces don’t
Good dental care with routine maintenance can be costly, especially if you don’t have dental insurance. The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Team at Honig Orthodontics recommends you see your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. If you take good care of your teeth on a regular basis with proper brushing and flossing, the
It is no secret that dogs chew on anything and everything…. including retainers. They are fair game for “Man’s Best Friend” both in and out of the case if left out on the open. If you have a dog, never leave your retainer or Invisalign aligners on tables, bathroom counters, night stands, or any where they can jump
Missing permanent teeth or premature loss of baby teeth is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends an orthodontic consultation for children beginning at age 7. The upper lateral incisors, second premolars and third molars (wisdom teeth) are the teeth most likely to fail to develop or erupt. Heredity is considered a major factor when
At Dr. Gordon C. Honig Orthodontics we ask kids and adults in our practice with braces to avoid many of their favorite Easter candies that are hard, sticky, chewy, and high in sugar in order to protect their braces. Jellybeans are an Easter favorite and can raise havoc with brackets and wires. Here are three tips to make
For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. But for Dr. Gordon C. Honig, the correct function of your bite is far more important. A malocclusion, or bad bite, can cause serious problems over a lifetime if left untreated. Loss of tooth structure, TMJ problems and even bone loss can occur if
At Dr. Gordon C. Honig Orthodontics, our number one concern is our patients. No matter what time of year or type of contact sport, make sure your kids are properly protected. We support the American Association of Orthodontics during Sport Safety month in their efforts to help raise awareness among parents and patients to increase the use of