Get It Straight Orthodontics participates in the Fleet Fox Race!

Our team at Get It Straight Orthodontics, serving Chicago, Lincolnshire and Orland Park, IL and surrounding areas, loves participating in community events. Dr. Neil and our team did a 15K walk/10K run a few weeks ago.


Dr. Neil’s daughter, Megan, took 1st place in her age bracket! Everyone at the Fleet Fox Race had a great time.

Did you attend the Fleet Fox Race? We would love to hear about your experience!

Thank you,

-The team at Get It Straight Orthodontics

Ask Get It Straight Orthodontics: What can Invisalign® do for my oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Get It Straight Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask our doctors at Get It Straight Orthodontics the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.

Kids getting braces at a younger age

Our orthodontists at Get it Straight Orthodontics will tell you that braces were originally considered to be best appropriate for teens. But these days, kids as old as seven are beginning their orthodontic treatment. Because preadolescent kids are typically not self-conscious, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists suggest it could be a good idea to start early.

Experts, however, say it depends on the treatment required. Some children who get braces at an early age end up in a second phase of treatment, and end up having braces well into their teenage years despite starting young.

Most orthodontic treatment begins between ages nine and 14, and the folks at AAO estimate most orthodontic treatment lasts from one to three years, with two years being the average. It’s important, however, that children be screened no later than age seven for Drs. Neil, Colleen, and Bock to assess what the best age for treatment is.

Hope this helps! Give us a call if you have any questions about your child’s treatment!

The advantage of SureSmile® at Get It Straight Orthodontics

Does the thought of having braces bring you down? The team at Get It Straight Orthodontics understands that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.

But you’re in luck, because we specialize in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces. With SureSmile’s archwires, teeth move more directly into their intended positions, resulting in shortened treatment time and a more comfortable braces experience.

Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time!

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, please contact Get It Straight Orthodontics today!