DO I REALLY NEED TO WEAR MY RUBBER BANDS WITH MY BRACES?

Looking Back at the Old Days of Braces Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces Most of our patients at Get It Straight 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 … Read more

TOO OLD FOR BRACES? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED

Myths of Orthodontics New Year’s Eve Although adolescence is a common time to get braces, there’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, or other dental issues. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists notes that demand for orthodontic treatment in adults continues to grow, with adults … Read more

MYTHS OF ORTHODONTICS

Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign® Too old for braces? You Might be Surprised The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Drs. Neil Warshawsky and Ketti Boller and … Read more

DAMON® SMILE VS. TRADITIONAL BRACES

Thanksgiving Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign® Orthodontics researchers continue to innovate and develop the best ways to improve patients’ smiles. The latest generation of orthodontics includes Damon Smile, an advanced form of braces that improve upon the metal brackets of earlier generations. Talking to Drs. Neil Warshawsky and Ketti Boller can help you decide … Read more

EATING AND INVISALIGN®

Why Damon® Smile braces? Thanksgiving One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to remove. Because you can remove Invisalign aligners, you can enjoy all your favorite foods and beverages without worries about getting food … Read more

WHY DAMON® SMILE BRACES?

Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more! Eating and Invisalign® A lot of our patients, (especially you parents!) come to Get It Straight Orthodontics convinced that traditional braces are the only answer to straight teeth. We are proud to offer Damon Smile in our Lake View, Lincolnshire, Hyde Park, or Orland Park office, which can give you better … Read more