When people think about straightening their teeth, they usually picture the cosmetic payoff: a more even, confident smile. That is a wonderful result, but it is only part of the story. How your teeth fit together, what dentists call your…
For many residents in Arlington Heights and Deerfield, the mention of orthodontic treatment immediately brings to mind images of middle school students with metal brackets. However, at Jarosz & Valente Orthodontics, we have seen a significant shift in recent years.…
Here’s a statistic that surprises most people: nearly one in three orthodontic patients today is an adult. Not a teenager counting down the days until their braces come off. A working, bill-paying adult who made the decision to straighten their…
Picture this: you’ve been waking up with dull headaches for months. Your jaw aches by midafternoon. You’ve mentioned it to your doctor, ruled out a few explanations, and still don’t have a clear answer. What you might not have considered…
When most people think about orthodontic treatment, they picture straightening crooked or crowded teeth to create a beautiful, aligned smile. While achieving straight teeth is certainly an important goal, orthodontics accomplishes much more than cosmetic improvement. At Jarosz & Valente…
If you are considering orthodontic treatment, one of the first questions you may have is whether traditional braces or clear aligners are the better option for your smile. Today’s orthodontic technology offers more choices than ever, and both options are…