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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

Keep us updated and stay connected with us online! The Evolution of Braces Until recently, the only option for people who need braces was the traditional type in which a wire threads through a bracket that attaches to each tooth. Both the wires and the brackets extend across the breadth of the mouth. Pressure from the … Read more

June Marks National Dairy Month! The Damon® System of Braces Have you recently moved, changed your phone number, or changed any of your information that we use to best serve you? If so, be sure to inform us of your changes! Also, did you know that we have a vibrant social media presence? Have you had … Read more

Memorial Day: Parades, Remembrance, and the Unofficial Start of Summer June Marks National Dairy Month! There are several reasons why some people’s teeth grow in crooked, overlapping, or twisted. The most common is hereditary, while other causes include irregularly-shaped teeth or jaws, premature loss of baby teeth, and habits such as thumb-sucking or tongue thrusting. It … Read more

What is early intervention? Memorial Day: Parades, Remembrance, and the Unofficial Start of Summer Invisalign clear aligners can be a great option for improving your smile. At Get It Straight Orthodontics, we have lots of experience using this technology to give our patients the beautiful and healthy smile they’ve always wanted. Plus, because it’s so convenient, … Read more