School will end in a few weeks and summer vacation will soon be here. Do you know what to do if you have an orthodontic emergency while you are out of town, on vacation, or away at camp?
Fortunately, most problems with your braces don't qualify as true emergencies. Let's talk about a few things you can do while you are away to avoid the inconvenience and expense of trying to find an orthodontist in an unfamiliar area. Here are some helpful hints on what to do if you have a problem with your braces.
Take a mini emergency kit with you – Include orthodontic wax, nail clippers or small pair of wire cutters, tweezers, a pencil with an eraser, and our phone number if you need guidance.
Watch this general information video on how to handle the most common orthodontic emergencies before you leave so you aren’t scrambling for help and unprepared.
The orthodontists and Team at Get It Straight ran across this video on blip.TV of the Kings Firecrackers performing at an Army/Navy Basketball Game at the US Navel Academy. We couldn't wait to share it with you.
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Orthodontists Dr Terry Giangreco, Dr Janis Preston, Dr Ron Cortese and the Get It Straight Team would like to wish all our patients and their families a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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Did you know there are nine different types of Dentists? At Get It Straight we specialize in orthodontics or the dental art of tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
In order to become an orthodontist, just like your dentist, an orthodontist goes to dental school. After dental school however, the orthodontists at Get It Straight continued their dental education by attending an orthodontic graduate program, for a few more years, to become experts in orthodontic treatment using many different types of braces
Below is a video put out by the American Association of Orthodontics discussing the importance of choosing an orthodontist to improve your smile.
