Attaining that perfect smile is now more attainable than it has ever been. With a variety of braces and aligners that offer comfort, cosmetics, and correction, patients have their pick of braces to straighten their teeth and widen that smile. We...

Flossing and brushing is especially important when you have braces, to keep extra food from resting against teeth, reduce the chances of gum disease and cavities, and keep your gums healthy and free of pain or inflammation. The experts at Cavanaugh...

*Editor’s note: As of May 12, 2020, Cavanaugh & Nondorf Orthodontics is occupying every other chair to provide a safe social distance between patients. Amy Formenti and Whitney Anderson, orthodontic assistants at Cavanaugh & Nondorf...

Due to COVID-19, your orthodontist’s office may currently be postponing any non-emergent appointments and you may be wondering how to handle potential orthodontic issues at home. While there are steps you can take to temporarily fix or...

Few things pay off as well as braces for a happy, healthy smile. Braces are a life-long investment that will pay off well with proper care, and while it may seem tricky at first, it’s all about finding a routine and getting used to avoiding some...

We published hundreds of articles on the Valpo.Life Health Section this past year. Saved lives, notable symposiums, and stories of people doing great things were all fair game for sharing. With so many notable events in Northwest Indiana, it’s no...

These days, getting braces doesn’t necessarily mean you’re that awkward teenager with a mouth full of metal. People of all ages are choosing to adjust their smiles, and many adults are taking advantage of new treatment options outside of the...

The competition is fierce at this year’s pumpkin decorating content among Valparaiso area dental health providers. The annual event hosted by Cavanaugh & Nondorf Orthodontics in Valparaiso challenges their peers and referring dental practices...

Taking the Ken Blanchard approach that “None of is as smart as all of us,” Dr. Robert Cavanaugh and Dr. Matthew Nondorf of Cavanaugh and Nondorf Orthodontics founded the Dental Excellence in Northwest Indiana Study Club. This club was created to...

Dr. Robert Cavanaugh and Dr. Matthew Nondorf are names that many recognize because they correlate with the roots of orthodontists in the city of Valparaiso. But that’s no accident, and is a result of two childhood friends following family legacies...