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Brushing is important to ensure orthodontic treatment goes smoothly! That's why our team here at Seder Orthodontics was excited to hear about the latest release of this fun game!

"GamesThatWork, Atlanta, has released a new version of Brush Up, a toothbrush training game designed to help children learn proper technique while developing the motivation to brush every day. The game enables children to score points each time they brush and spend the points to unlock in-game prizes.

In the new release of the game, children brush along with Budd, the toothbrush tutor. The Magic Mirror puts each child in the game, right beside Budd. To win prizes, children use the Selfie Match Game™, in which they match video clips of their own brush performance with Budd’s.

Digital prizes reward conscientious brushers. A new set of motivational prizes arrive each month to subscribing families, as well as brushing reports aimed at keeping parents in touch with their children’s progress.

Brush Up can be played free of charge, but without the stream of new prizes, parental notifications, or the new matching game. Full content for Brush Up is available on the Apple® iTunes® store and the Google Play™ store for 99 cents a month or a one-time charge of $9.99."

Source: http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/2015/04/gamesthatwork-releases-new-version-brush/

Are you attending Mayer Magnet School's Spring Benefit this year? There are some fabulous auction items to bid on - including a certificate for new patient treatment from our team here at Seder Orthodontics!

If you've been considering treatment, this auction gives you the opportunity to receive a discount on your treatment and support Mayer Magnet at the same time.

Buy tickets now, here: http://omms2015.myab.co

Today, Dr. Karen Seder and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment.

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment.

Braces are known to trap food, which contributes to plaque formation. If it is not carefully removed from the teeth and gums, plaque will develop into decay or gum disease, leading to costly delays during your treatment. It is important to practice good oral hygiene by following instructions from Dr. Karen Seder during your treatment.

We are proud to offer supplies to help fight plaque, such as a proxabrush, dental floss, and floss threaders. The use of an electric toothbrush and or a water pick can also be helpful in combating cavities and decay. And, of course, our team at Seder Orthodontics suggests brushing at least twice a day.

We hope that helps! If you have any questions, please give us a call at our Chicago, IL office or ask us during your next adjustment appointment!

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Karen Seder and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Seder Orthodontics, that's understandable.

But for those who do ask questions, two of the ones we frequently hear are "Will my braces hurt?" and "How long will these be on?"

We explain to our patients that despite what they've heard, braces do not hurt when they're initially put on. Yes, you will experience soreness after your braces are placed and when your teeth start to move. Too often, our patients hear horror stories about how much it hurts to get the braces on, so they tend to over-worry. The truth is, after their braces are on, almost all patients say "that's it?" because it's actually easy and painless!

At Seder Orthodontics, we answer most of your other questions during your initial exam. When a patient visits our office for the first time, we give him or her a time estimate of how long it will take to achieve their ideal smile. All other questions are answered at the bonding appointment when the braces are placed. We cover all the topics, everything from eating to brushing with braces, but we also know that after your initial appointment, it's natural for you to have questions about your or your child's treatment. And we are always here for you; we are thorough and always try to answer any questions or concerns you may have. As a patient, that's one thing you never have to worry about. You will always know what's going on throughout your orthodontic experience.