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Thanksgiving in North America Is Invisalign Teen® right for my child? You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Drs. Neil Warshawsky and Ketti Boller and our team thought … Read more

Fluoride and Your Orthodontic Treatment Thanksgiving in North America It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Drs. Neil Warshawsky, Colleen Kristofor, and Ketti Boller and our team at Get It Straight Orthodontics know that braces have come a long way from … Read more

When should my child be seen for an orthodontic evaluation? Invisalign® Q&A Our team at Get It Straight Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you … Read more

Halloween – Candy, Costumes, and More! Fluoride and Your Orthodontic Treatment Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist is after the front permanent teeth have erupted into the mouth or if there appears … Read more

What Role do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics? How to Protect Your Braces During Sports Activities While braces play an important part in helping to create a healthy mouth and teeth, you might experience a few side effects while wearing them that are common and can be easily treated. Even with the best of care, … Read more

Year-End Insurance Reminder Tips to Avoid Common Problems Associated with Braces Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that’s why you’ve come to see Drs. Neil Warshawsky, Colleen Kristofor, Jennifer Haskell, and Ketti Boller at Get It Straight Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, … Read more

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