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Greg Cannizzo

Bio

Born and raised in Illinois I have received both my undergraduate and dental degree from Illinois Universities. I have always been a member of organized dentistry and attain hundreds of continuing education hours each year. For years I have had a passion for general dentistry and general practice orthodontics and dental journalism. By becoming editor of the JAOS I have been able to bring all these passions into one medium. I have been in private practice for 24 years in McHenry Illinois. Married for 23 years and a father of four. My interests also include running, reading and gardening.

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  • dentistry

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Greg Cannizzo
    Greg Cannizzo answered:
    What does an orthodontic chin cup treat?

    An orthodontic chin cup is used to treat an under bite in children. An under bite is a condition in which the lower teeth are positioned in front of the upper teeth, similar to a bulldog's bite. Dentists call this a Class III growth pattern. When the under bite is due to a faster-than-normal-growing

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  • Greg Cannizzo
    Greg Cannizzo answered:
    What are the benefits of getting an orthodontic chin cup?

    When an under bite or bulldog bite occurs in a child the lower teeth are positioned in front of the upper teeth. With this reversal efficient chewing is difficult if not impossible and the facial appearance is throw off balance and looked at as being not pleasing. Research has confirmed that the

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  • Greg Cannizzo
    Greg Cannizzo answered:
    What is an orthodontic chin cup?

    An orthodontic chin cup or chin sling is an extra oral traction appliance that helps redirect the growth of the lower jaw in children.

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  • Greg Cannizzo
    Greg Cannizzo answered:
    Do orthodontists charge more than dentists?
    According to a recent survey by a dental web site their results from this same question found that Canadian and American General Dentists charge an average of $4,350 for braces while orthodontists charged an average of $5,141. A 2007 Journal of Clinical Orthodontics orthodontic practice study on...  Full Post