Teens Orthodontist | Orthodontics for Teenagers
Many parents and their teenagers get very anxious when they think of adding braces to adolescence’s emotional and physical roller coaster. Don’t worry! Orthodontic treatment is far less scary than you may think. We always begin with a complimentary evaluation with a board-certified orthodontic specialist, Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi, and our fantastic staff. Once we identify a need for treatment, we explain in detail all of the options available to get you to your ideal smile. We then make a custom treatment plan and let you decide what style and type of treatment you want to choose.
At Lakes Orthodontics, we offer you the latest and “coolest” ways to straighten teeth and correct bite issues. Braces today are much smaller and less noticeable than in the past, and they come in various materials, styles, and colors.
Choose your style of braces:
Our practice offers a variety of orthodontic treatment options for our patients to choose from. Some common options include:
- Ceramic (clear) braces
- Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and Invisalign Express.
- Traditional metal braces with or without colors (colors can be changed at each appointment).
Another common question is: “How long will I have to wear braces?”
At Lakes Orthodontics, we treat every patient based on their specific needs and preferences, and then we custom design a treatment plan to help them achieve their ideal smile!
The length of treatment time is dependent on three main factors:
What are the patient’s needs?
The amount of time it will take to correct a problem will determine the overall treatment length. Besides, each patient reacts to his or her treatment differently. After all, we are humans, not robots! Treatment times can vary based on how rapidly your body responds and how much work is necessary to give you the beautiful smile you deserve. An estimated treatment time is always given to each patient after Dr. Briceño Crespi studies and designs each patient’s specific treatment.
The Patient! The Teen!
Your willingness to follow Dr. Crespi’s instructions and use the appliances we give you greatly impacts the length of time it takes to complete treatment and results in your beautiful smile. It is always important to remember to take care of your braces and appliances; this will help make your treatment time faster and end with optimal results!
Make it to your appointments!
Teens are very busy and always have a lot going on in their lives between school, sports, social events, etc. Canceling their adjustment appointments for other activities will delay the length of treatment. Remember, Dr. Briceño Crespi plans out a custom-designed treatment plan for each patient that includes scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor, adjust, and advance her patient’s treatment. The average time between appointments is six weeks apart, and adjustments tend to take a half hour or less.
So, whether it appears or you think that your teenager needs orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign Teen or braces, the easiest way to find out is to make a free no, obligation consultation with the award-winning, board-certified Miami Lakes orthodontist Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi. Call us at (305) 820-6800 or fill out the form below, and one of our smile specialists will contact you as indicated.
Here’s More Info Related to Invisalign for Teens near Hialeah
Benefits of Invisalign Over Braces
Invisalign utilizes the latest orthodontic technology to straighten teeth in a comfortable and invisible fashion. With Invisalign, you are able to achieve a beautiful smile without any painful wires and brackets. Invisalign uses clear aligners in a series, each working step by step to straighten your teeth. You are instructed to move on to the next aligner at 1 to 2-week intervals. During this time, your teeth will shift to their desired position and then you move on to the next aligner.
Aligners are more comfortable than your average braces. There is no metal to pinch and press against your cheeks and lips. We use gentle, BPA free plastic that does not rub sores on the inside of your mouth like regular metal braces do. Because the aligners are removable, there are no diet restrictions when it comes to Invisalign. You can drink soda, coffee, chew gum, and even eat popcorn—all as long as you brush your teeth before putting your aligners in again.
Because Invisalign is crafted from clear plastic, it is practically invisible. People will not be able to notice the Invisalign unless you inform them and they examine your mouth closely.
Invisalign cost varies from case to case just like regular braces. Some people may need a larger or smaller number of trays, depending on how crooked their teeth are. As an approximate price, Invisalign 5 is about $3,000 dollars. Invisalign 14 is about $5,000 dollars. Invisalign FULL is about $6,800 dollars. After you finish treatment, your retainer will likely cost around $600 dollars, but may often times be included as part of your treatment.
Many people put off straightening their teeth just because they think that the gaps and crooked teeth are more appealing than wires and metal brackets. It is a shame that these people are not able to be proud of their smile, all because they do not know what other options are available to them. Invisalign is a modern tooth straightening system that allows teenagers, adults, and anyone insecure about wearing braces to straighten their teeth without feeling self-conscious; this is not the only benefit to Invisalign over traditional braces, however.
For starters, your normal day-to-day lifestyle is not affected by Invisalign as it is with traditional braces. Because you are required to remove the aligners while eating and drinking, there are no diet restrictions with Invisalign. You are required to wear your aligners at least 20-22 hours each day, however. This will restrict the time you are able to eat. Most people eliminate snacking to save time, which has actually proved as an effective weight loss plan.
The amount of time it takes to fix your teeth can also be faster with Invisalign-vs-traditional braces as the treatment time for traditional braces is usually closer to two years or more. Invisalign treatment rarely exceeds 18 months.
Invisalign is more comfortable than metal wires and brackets. With Invisalign, you never have to worry about applying wax that never stays. No numbing medication is necessary with this product, as the aligners are not likely to rub against your mouth the way braces do.
You are not required to visit your local orthodontist as often when using Invisalign. While braces require you to visit once a month, Invisalign only requires you to visit once every 6 weeks.
If you are interested in fixing your teeth with Invisalign, please contact us for more information.