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• posted: Sep. 03, 2025

These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement, and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month, and Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2025

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2025

Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2025

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. Drs. Kaswiner, Handsman, and Silagi and our team want you to know which healthy foods can Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2025

Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2025

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2025

Crooked teeth, more correctly called malocclusions, have reached epidemic proportions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, approximately 80 percent of American Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2025

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2025

Orthodontists and dentists use advanced procedures to treat and save teeth. But sometimes, a tooth just can’t be saved and needs to be extracted. Sometimes it’s due to extensive decay, Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2025

Surveys show that Independence Day is the biggest cookout day of the year. If you’re celebrating with a feast of hot dogs, fresh grilled corn on the cob, burgers, and Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2025

You can learn just about anything on the Internet these days. You can also order just about anything on the Internet these days. But would you order your braces on the Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2025

Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2025

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2025

If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Springfield Orthodontics would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will Read More

• posted: May 28, 2025

If Drs. Kaswiner, Handsman, and Silagi and our team at Springfield Orthodontics have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. Read More

• posted: May 21, 2025

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More