Happy Fourth of July!

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 facts about the Fourth!

  • My, how we have grown! This year the United States Census Bureau estimates that our country has 313.9 million residents celebrating the Fourth of July this year, but back in 1776 there were just 2.5 million members of the country.
  • Our country loves to show how proud that we are of our independence. Did you know that there are 31 United States places with the word “Liberty” in their names? The state of Iowa actually has four towns with the word Liberty in the name: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty, and West Liberty.
  • The United States loves Fourth of July food! It is expected that around 150 million hot dogs are eaten on the Fourth each year. One of the Fourth’s most popular sides, potato salad, goes just perfectly with the hotdogs and hamburgers that are standard Fourth of July fare. Some people choose potato chips instead, but we wouldn’t have such a plethora of potatoes if not for the prodigious production of the states of Idaho and Washington — they provide about half of all the potatoes in the United States today!
  • Americans love celebrating the Fourth outdoors: About 74 million Americans fire up their BBQ grill every Fourth of July.
  • The Chinese contribution: Did you know that Americans have spent more than $211 million on fireworks that were imported from China?

No matter how your family chooses to celebrate the Fourth, stay safe, take precautions, and don’t forget to brush after your fabulous Fourth feast!

Orthodontist Dr Stefen Lippitz of Lippitz Orthodontics serves greater Chicago

About the Author

Dr. Stefen Lippitz is a respected orthodontist who practices in Chicago, Northbrook and Glencoe. With over 25 years of experience he specializes in creating smiles that boost his patients’ confidence. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois Chicago. Holds a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa. Dr. Lippitz’s dedication to his field is evident through his pursuit of knowledge actively engaging with the PRIMUS Study Group and sharing his expertise as a lecturer at his alma mater. Inspired by his father’s career in orthodontics, Dr. Lippitz is truly passionate about improving the well-being of his patients.

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