LESS TIME, LESS MESS, AND NO GAGGING USING OUR 3M™ TRUE DEFINITION SCANNER!

Beware of dangerous trend Thank you to all our patients DO YOU GAG EASILY AND DISLIKE THOSE MESSY IMPRESSIONS? No problem with our new 3M™ True Definition Scanner! Putting all that goop in your mouth to get an impression is SO yesterday! Today, our practice uses leading-edge 3M™ technology to quickly capture a 3D “impression” or model … Read more

PROPER BRUSHING AND FLOSSING WITH BRACES ON

Summer fun in the sun contest Beware of dangerous trend Hygiene is more crucial when a patient has braces on, so brushing your teeth takes a little more time and effort. Plaque needs to be thoroughly removed from your teeth a couple of times each day and when you have braces, it’s even more important to remove plaque. With all the … Read more

HOW YOUR PEARLY WHITES CAN HELP YOU IN LIFE

What’s the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist? Summer fun in the sun contest At Get It Straight Orthodontics, Drs. Neil Warshawsky and Ketti Boller and our staff have found that patients who like their smiles have better self-esteem. People who don’t like their smiles are often skittish about talking to other people. According to … Read more

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ORTHODONTIST AND A DENTIST?

Valentine’s Day History How Your Pearly Whites Can Help You in Life Orthodontists and dentists both help patients improve their oral health, but in different ways. Dentistry is a broad medical specialty that deals with the teeth, gum, nerves, and jaw, while orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that focuses on correcting bites, occlusion, and the … Read more

DAMON® SMILE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Invisalign Teen®: Why Invisalign® is the best choice for teens Valentine’s Day History Contrary to popular belief, not all braces are created equal. More importantly, not all braces look like the hulking headgear found in 1980s teen movies. If you’re embarking on an orthodontic journey, that should give you a sigh of relief. Orthodontic technology has … Read more

INVISALIGN TEEN®: WHY INVISALIGN® IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR TEENS

Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces Damon® Smile: What You Should Know Those challenging teenage years are some of the most self-conscious ones of your life, and concern for your appearance definitely plays a large part. Invisalign is becoming a very popular choice for adolescent patients today, but is it the best choice? The results from teenage Invisalign … Read more

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