Uncategorized

Our team at Skopek Orthodontics is enjoying the perks of summertime, and we hope you are too! Whether you’re enjoying outdoor activities like swimming and lake days, or you’re partaking in family gatherings and summer bashes, we know summer is full of delicious snacks and treats. If you’re unsure what snacks you should avoid during […]

Now that school is out and summer festivities are in full swing, many of our patients at Skopek Orthodontics have packed schedules all summer long. Between vacationing on family trips and learning new skills at summer camps, our patients have a hard time fitting an ortho check-up into their agenda. Invisalign is an extremely convenient

When you meet someone new, what is the first thing you notice about them? If you’re like most other Americans, then the first thing you notice when you meet someone new is their eyes and their smile. That’s right, statistically speaking, people notice your smile before they notice anything else about you, so your smile

Now that flowers are starting to bloom and April is here, our team at Skopek Orthodontics is welcoming spring and celebrating Oral Health Awareness month! This month serves as a reminder of the important connection between our oral health and our overall wellness. Beyond just a radiant smile, proper oral hygiene and orthodontic care play

Dr. Robert Skopek here at Skopek Orthodontics in North Barrington, IL. Today I want to take a minute to talk about a common concern that a lot of my adult and teen braces patients have. While braces are a fantastic way to build your most confident smile, there are also a few slightly less fantastic

Here at Skopek Orthodontics in North Barrington, IL, we are passionate about providing an easy and enjoyable experience for each of our patients. We are so glad you started your journey to a new smile with us! We know that the journey can take some getting used to though, and your teeth might be sore

Hey guys, Dr. Bob Scopek here at Skopek Orthodontics. Last year, I published a video on YouTube that our patients like to refer to as “the hammer video” where I compare a hammer to Invisalign, braces, and dental monitoring to illustrate how they are all tools and that how well they work depends on the

Hey guys, Dr. Scopek at Skopek Orthodontics and today we’re going to give you a little glimpse into what we do when we put you guys on Skopek Remote – our virtual monitoring system.. Most of our patients – especially our Invisalign patients, are on Scopek Remote. This is game-changing dental monitoring technology that enables

Hey guys, Dr. Skopek here at Skopek Orthodontics and welcome back to our next video on getting the most value from your Invisalign treatment. These days it seems like everyone – from mail-order companies to dentists and orthodontists – is doing Invisalign treatments. The problem with that for you is that with so many people

There are many elements that make up an ideal smile; bright, healthy-looking teeth immediately come to mind. But the gum tissue that surrounds and supports those teeth also plays a big role in how appealing your smile will look. There are various cosmetic issues involving gum (gingival) tissue. For example, your smile may look “gummy”