It's more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the two videos below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.
What can you eat? Let's talk about what you shouldn't eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 -- 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.
This is to be expected throughout treatment. Don't worry! It's normal. Teeth must loosen first so they can move. The teeth will firm up in their new --- corrected --- positions after treatment is completed.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time... so please ... follow instructions.
We support the community! Since 2000, Get It Straight has donated over 1.3 million dollars in donations and services. Check out our Smile For Your Life program for our families that otherwise could not afford braces.
We specialize in treating the unique needs of adults. We have the most experience in the area for the clear options adults prefer, including 1000s of Invisalign and Damon Clear cases. We have a separate adult treatment area for their comfort!
The latest technology. Our office stays on the cutting edge. In fact, orthodontists around the country spend time at our office to learn the newest techniques available. Many advanced techniques and products are clinically tested at our office!
We make it affordable. We offer extremely flexible payment options, including no interest financing with low monthly payments. We participate in most insurance and work with both FSA and HSA programs to save you money.
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newest oldest highest lowestChristina Nelson
a year ago
Staff is always polite and on time.
Katy Dagostino
2 years ago
The staff is amazing. They are calm, informative, helpful and very genuine. Everything runs so smoothly there!
Eleonora M
2 years ago
The Staff and Dr. were very professional and caring. So happy we chose them for my son's Ortho treatment.
Richard DeKenipp
2 years ago
Get it straight is a phenomenal place. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They do superior work with great results. My daughter is almost done and my son will get his soon. Highly recommended.
Mady Anderson
3 years ago
I had a great experience and everyone is very kind.
adri d
3 years ago
The people here are so amazing!!
Emily Lyman
3 years ago
I continue to have a great experience with Get It Straight whenever I visit. The staff are always super friendly and helpful and answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to continuing to work with them!
Colleen Ginsberg
3 years ago
Cant wait to get my braces off! People here are amazing
MC ToTheSquared
3 years ago
Everyone's nice, my teeth were really messed up and now they're straight
Frank E
3 years ago
I came in with broken braces and they fixed it nicely.
Ryan Darduini
3 years ago
I all appreciate how when I come in to the office I always feel welcome and how kind everyone is to everyone. And I can always count on them to get me where I need to be with my teeth. And everyone is kind and can always help.
Victor Lll
3 years ago
Get it straight is the best place to go for braces! Everything is explained well and you know what is going on with your teeth!
Marin Penner
3 years ago
Get it Straight has made my braces experience that much better! The welcoming environment, friendly people, and safe space has made all a difference for my family and I and we look forward to going to get it straight again for all my siblings! Thanks so much!
Michelle Kieper
3 years ago
Michele and Dr. Giangrenco are wonderful. Very professional, warm, concerned and caring. In fact, the entire staff is fantastic. The office is run very efficiently and is clean and well organized. I have always had a positive experience!! I highly recommend Get it Straight Orthodontics!
Rebecca Biehler
3 years ago
Dr. Tim is amazing!
Elizabeth Robinson
3 years ago
Couldn't ask for better! My family and I always have the best experience here and the staff is extremely friendly.
Molly George
3 years ago
Just got my braces off they look great
Jonathan Windover
3 years ago
The people are very nice and helpful
Ethan Delles
3 years ago
Great Place for Braces. Already making progress on the teeth. Thanks to Get it Straight.
Mike Conrow
3 years ago
I started off my get it straight experience with invisiline. About a month in I noticed that this method was not for me. It was a easy switch to braces I had no problems for the one year I had them on!
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