Get it Straight Orthodontics

Thanks to Invisalign®, you can have a perfect smile without metal wires or brackets! Year-End Insurance Reminder Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities while you undergo treatment? Will it slur your speech? Will people even know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in … Read more

I got my braces. Now what? Burning Invisalign® Questions At Get It Straight Orthodontics, we know that image is everything. For many people, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for two or more years may be more than enough to reconsider orthodontic treatment. If you’ve been considering straightening your teeth … Read more

September is Self-Improvement Month! Thanks to Invisalign®, you can have a perfect smile without metal wires or brackets! We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s even more important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you begin your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and … Read more

Happy Labor Day! I got my braces. Now what? These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement, and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month, and our team at Get It Straight Orthodontics knows that orthodontic treatment is an investment in self-improvement that … Read more

Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment Feeling Confident at your Orthodontic Consultation Although major orthodontic emergencies are relatively rare, when they do happen it is important to seek immediate attention. By comparison, a minor orthodontic issue is something you can usually take care of yourself, or wait until your next scheduled appointment … Read more

It’s time to go back to school! Orthodontic Emergency Care After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team … Read more

What is Hyperdontia? It’s time to go back to school! Invisalign, which we happily provide at Get It Straight Orthodontics, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you are hesitant about the look and feel of metal braces. During your initial visit at our Lake View, Lincolnshire, Hyde Park, or Orland Park office, the … Read more

What’s the advantage to Invisalign? What’s the advantage of Invisalign®? When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Get It Straight Orthodontics call this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth … Read more

Happy Fourth of July What is Hyperdontia? Invisalign, which we happily provide at Get It Straight Orthodontics, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you’ve been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial visit, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and … Read more

The Damon® System of Braces Happy Fourth of July Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? Get It Straight Orthodontics thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient technology, but this was not always so! Take a look at the highlights in the evolution … Read more