Adult Orthodontics | Local Orthodontist for Adults
Thinking of getting braces or Invisalign? If you think teens have excuses for not wearing braces, then you should speak to an adult! At Miami Lakes Orthodontics, we believe it is never too late to smile confidently. Many adults had treatment as children, and we hope that you consider us if you have decided to finally get the perfect smile you always dreamed of. Braces for adults have come a long way. Metal braces are no longer the only option. Today we have a wide range of appliances designed to cater to a broad range of lifestyles.
Don’t think you’re alone! Many of our adult patients are now getting braces because, unlike their parents, they can now afford them. Many different types of health insurance cover not only that but today, braces and Invisalign.
The two most common excuses are:
Excuse 1: “Braces are for kids, I’m a grown-up, and I would look ridiculous with a mouth full of metal!”
Although this may have been the case in years past, did you know that more adults are getting orthodontic treatment now than ever before? There are so many options now for adults to improve their smile that are less noticeable than traditional metal braces, such as Invisalign and clear braces. Plus, what is worse is going through a treatment that is barely noticeable with Invisalign or clear braces and ending up with a beautiful smile. Or would you rather be embarrassed every single day of your life with a smile that you are not happy to show?
Excuse 2: “I don’t have time to go to my appointments.”
Adults live in a very busy world: wake up early, get to work, exercise, and let’s not forget the kids! Who has time to sit in a doctor’s office for hours waiting for their appointment? At Lakes Orthodontics, we understand your busy lifestyle, and we cater to busy professionals:
- Modern patient communication: Our patient communication includes text messages and email appointment confirmations to make it easy to stay on top of your appointments.
- Convenient hours: We have a wide variety of hours to help fit your schedule, including Saturday appointments.
- You are seen on time: Our patient’s average waiting time in our reception area is under 10 minutes. If you are on time, we should be too!
So, whether it appears or you think that you need orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign Clear Aligners 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 for adults, 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.
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Do Braces Hurt? Does Invisalign Hurt?
What you should expect when you put on your braces or Invisalign.
A question I always get from patients in my orthodontic office is, “Will my braces or Invisalign hurt?” This is actually on most people’s minds when considering braces or Invisalign. No matter what type of orthodontic treatment you choose, you will most likely have pain, soreness, or discomfort with your teeth at the beginning of treatment. However, the discomfort is not typically a sharp pain but more like soreness that you feel for the first couple of days when you start with braces or Invisalign. Most patients say that the first three days are the toughest, and the soreness goes away. It is also important to remember that pain is subjective, and patients have different treatment details that can significantly vary the feeling a patient feels during treatment.
Tips to help make your braces or Invisalign treatment less painful:
1) Eat softer foods during the first few days of braces. Often, the most painful moments when someone first starts their braces or Invisalign is when they eat for the first two or three days. A constructive tip is to eat softer foods that do not require your teeth to put a lot of pressure. For example, you can have mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, applesauce, etc.
2) Use wax to cover sharp edges on the braces or Invisalign.
3) Use plenty of lip balm or Vaseline the first two days. Often the initial appointments leave the lips dry due to having the mouth stretched to put on the braces. Using moisturizer on the lips can make the lips feel much better and ease the pain of the props the first few days.
4) Eat something cold like ice cream, a milkshake, or a smoothie. Often a cold treat can make you feel relief and make you feel rewarded for your braces. Do not eat something that can damage your braces or make a mess, like caramel, hard nuts, etc.
5) Take a pain reliever. A widespread remedy to the pain you feel when you begin your treatment is taking a pain reliever such as Motrin, Advil, Tylenol, etc. Make sure to avoid anything that can cause an allergy, and consult your physician if you are taking any other medications.
It is also important to remember that the pain will improve and that the beautiful smile that will come at the end of treatment is 100% worth the temporary discomfort.