What are patients saying about Graber Orthodontics?

If you know us, you know we LOVE hearing from our patients – check out what a few of our patients are saying about Drs. Lee and Katie and our staff at Graber Orthodontics lately! Thanks for writing in, everyone! By the way, Facebook is a great place to tell us how we’re doing, but we also encourage you to head to our Google Places page and leave a short review there. Your generous reviews help us build more beautiful smiles!

"I like the professionalism and courtesy shown to my daughter and myself on each visit. We have never had a bad experience at Graber Orthodontics!" ~ Kevin M.

"This is my second time around using Graber Orthodontics. I was very pleased when we came with my oldest son. The best reason to use your office is that you keep your appointments on time!!!! As a working mother, I can always count on getting to work at a certain time if we have an appointment at your office. It's the reason I came back with my second child (and of course we like your work!)"

"Good orthodontist producing good result ... Good orthodontist producing good result. Appreciate him taking his tim to take care of my son. Totally trust him."‎ ‎

"Their service is impeccable. Everyone knows my name, they are genuinely interested in my progress, and they take the time to explain what happens throughout the process. If I have a problem with the braces themselves, I know I can reach either doctor and they will call me back – even on the weekends. Finding caring service providers is rare these days – but not at Graber Orthodontics." ~ Amy B.

SureSmile featured on the Science Channel!

How cool is this? Here is SureSmile treatment featured on the Science Channel. At Graber Orthodontics, we love working with SureSmile technology, as it is faster and produces superior results. With SureSmile, patients spend less time in treatment and make fewer visits to our Vernon Hills office.

Instead of the doctor bending an archwire by hand, a SureSmile wire is custom-shaped by a robot. When the wire is inserted, each tooth moves directly to the prescribed position. It's this precise movement that enables such great results with a shorter treatment time.

The custom SureSmile archwire provides smoother movement for a more comfortable experience than traditional braces. And, by quickly returning to a normal oral hygiene routine, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is easier. Take a look at the video, and be sure to let us know what you think.

If you're looking to get yourself or your child started on a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles, look to the orthodontic practice that's been setting the standard for exceptional care for generations: Graber Orthodontics. We welcome you to our practice!

2011: A year worth smiling about, from Dr. Graber

As each New Year begins, many people, myself included, take time to reflect on the year gone by. Some make resolutions to change or improve themselves; others make a list of things they hope to achieve in the coming 12 months. For many people who aren’t happy with their smiles, a new year can also bring new hope as they consider tuning up their smile with orthodontic treatment.

Reading Braces Brigade member Whitney’s post in December reminded me of countless patients who hid their smiles for years because they were embarrassed by their teeth. By the end of treatment, instead of hiding their smiles behind closed mouths as Whitney did, my patients are confident and ready to share their healthy, beautiful smiles with the world.

In the coming year, the American Association of Orthodontists will be sharing a number of tips and tools to help orthodontic patients and potential patients explore treatment in fun new ways. We look forward to the year ahead and hope that for all of our patients, 2011 is a year worth smiling about.

Gummy Tummy? From Graber Orthodontics

At Vernon Hill's Graber Orthodontics, we know the rumors going around – mostly among young people – that once you swallow a piece of chewing gum it will stake a claim and take up residency in your stomach for at least seven years! We really hate to take all the fun out of the mystery, but the truth is that chewing gum, when swallowed, will enter the stomach and move through the digestive system just like any other piece of food and leave the body long before seven years! So, if you ever have accidentally swallowed a piece of gum, there is no need to worry!

This being said, gum does not have any dietary benefits, so while it’s not harmful to swallow, you still want to avoid swallowing it. If you are a gum-chewer, make sure you chew sugarless gum, because gum with sugar can lead to cavities. Sugarless gum still has the same amount of flavor, but with less cavity causing ingredients. You see, when the bacterium in your mouth breaks down sugar, what’s left behind is acid. This acid eats away at the enamel coating of your teeth, causing holes that we call cavities. Cavities can lead to other long term mouth problems if they are not treated in time, so it is best to try and avoid overexposing your teeth to too many harmful substances!

Happy (sugar-free) gum chewing from Graber Orthodontics!

What is your New Year's Resolution?

2011 is here—and what a year 2010 was here at Graber Orthodontics! Drs. Lee and Katie, as well as our orthodontic staff thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you most looking forward to this year? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

We would love to see what you come up with, share with us by commenting on this post or on our Facebook page. Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we wish you the very best for 2011!