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There's a new kick-off to Chicago's summer festival schedule, and it's right here in Lincoln Park! Lincoln Avenue Live is a local-first celebration of summer and local businesses along Lincoln between Webster and Belden slated for Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. And what's a great Chicago festival without great food and music. Below is the line-up for entertainment and culinary delights:

Live Music:

Saturday

12:30pm - Juniper Mays
2:15pm - Mike Wheeler Band
4:15pm - Greg Trooper
6:00pm - SunFallen
8:00pm - Wedding Banned

Sunday

12:15pm - Toronzo Cannon and the Cannonball Express
2:15pm - Chicago Blues Allstars
4:15pm - Trippin Billies
6:50pm - Sixteen Candles

Menu Items:

• Burgers and 7 pepper fries courtesy of John Barleycorn
• Pizza courtesy of Bacino's Pizza
• Tacos and Elotes from Moe's Cantina
• Jumbo pretzels, veggie burgers and brats from O'Malley's West
• ...And free cookie samples from Insomnia Cookies and much, much more!

Most of our patients at Seder Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Karen Seder will recommend that rubber bands be used. Dr. Karen Seder may also recommend using rubber bands to close or open spaces.

Rubber bands are a critical part of your treatment, and wearing them as Dr. Karen Seder and our team recommend will help move your teeth into the desired position. Dr. Karen Seder may ask you to wear your rubber bands full time, meaning that they should only be taken out when you brush and floss your teeth three times a day. Other times, you may be asked to only wear them part-time, like only during the day or only during sleep.

If you still have any questions about orthodontic rubber bands, we invite you to give us a call or ask us during your next adjustment appointment. Remember, wearing rubber bands as prescribed by Dr. Karen Seder is an important step during your treatment, and can reduce the time you have your braces. If you lose your rubber bands or run out, stop by our Chicago, IL office and pick up more!

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 of Orthodontists recommends that children between the ages of seven and nine should be evaluated by an orthodontist. There are times when an early developmental treatment is indicated to correct situations before they become major problems. In these circumstances the patient will most likely benefit from a second phase of orthodontics when all of their permanent teeth have erupted.

Most full orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened at an early age for Dr. Karen Seder and our staff to assess if your child can benefit from orthodontic treatment and when treatment should begin.

We hope this helps, and invite you to give us a call if you have any questions about your child’s treatment at Seder Orthodontics.