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Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide […]

Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist is after the front permanent teeth have erupted into the mouth or if there appears to be extreme crowding of the teeth. The American Association […]

Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices to keep your teeth in alignment. Why spend all that time, energy, and money to straighten your teeth when you don’t plan to keep them straightened after treatment? What is […]

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Chicago, Northbrook or Glencoe, IL and relaxed, we want to […]

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Stefen Lippitz and Dr. Herbert Lippitz and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Lippitz Orthodontics blog to some fun […]