Clear Aligners in South Florida
Today more and more people in South Florida are choosing Lakes Orthodontics, even though Invisalign providers in South Florida are like baker’s dozens. That is because individuals who want the best know what expert orthodontist Dr. Carmen Crespi has to offer. Patients, for years, automatically thought about a mouth full of metal and rubber bands whenever the term “orthodontics” was mentioned. Justifiably, these are all real deterrents from patients visiting the dentist office. Now with the introductions of Invisalign, individuals are welcoming to the notion of this substitute to the traditional idea of orthodontics. We can debate over some pros of Clear Aligners in South Florida.
Clear braces ot Invisalign is a fairly comfortable, visually pleasant looking oral plastic device that serves to realign teeth that has been misaligned. You can be considered for Invisalign from the age of 12. American Association for Dental Research reported that Invisalign treatment cost more in materials than traditional braces, but the patient needs less visits and the treatment period is shorter. Invisalign devices are virtually invisible, so people can’t always detect that you are having orthodontic care in South Florida. Oral care is increased because you must remove the aligners so you can eat and you need to brush and floss carefully before replacing the trays. Some patient even lose weight because they don’t snack as much during the process of orthodontic care. One last pro to Invisalign, is that the inside of your cheeks and lips don’t get as sore as can happen with traditional braces.
Getting Clear Aligners in South Florida
Do you have any idea why individuals from all over Miami-Dade and Broward are choosing Dr. Crespi of Lakes Ortho for Clear Aligners in South Florida? The full staff at Lakes Ortho is highly experienced and their aim is to make sure that each paitent receive the best orthodontic treatment available, even if you can’t wear Invisalign. Their office has been newly redesigned and has up to date technology, so you can be sure that you are getting quality care. The most important point that should be a part of your decision-making process is that Dr. Carmen Briceño-Crespi is a board-certified orthodontist. This means she has had additional training in dentistry to be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics for the title of “Orthodontics.” If you want to know more about Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi of Lakes Orthodontics, take a look at our blog.
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How Do Braces Get Placed On My Teeth?
Do braces hurt to put on my teeth?
This topic may seem a bit elementary to many at first glance, but I get these questions all the time at my orthodontic practice. Over the years we have performed over 20,000 orthodontic treatments and although everyone’s case is unique we get a lot of very similar fears, concerns, and questions. Most people have seen braces on someone they know before they come to our office, but they really don’t understand how they work or how they get on the teeth to begin with. Patients will look at the model teeth with braces on them on top of the consultation table and ask me, “How is it that braces actually work? How do they get on my teeth? Do you screw them on?”
How do braces work?
Braces have come a very long way since they were invented in 1728. There have been several advancements in orthodontics that have made braces smaller, less noticeable, more comfortable and now they even come in a variety of materials and colors. The way most modern braces work today is that an orthodontic specialist (a dental specialist who is an expert in moving teeth and correcting bites) takes measurements and X-rays to determine the exact need of the patient and develops a treatment plan for the patient. Based on this plan the orthodontist then prepares the surface of the teeth (basically cleans the teeth with a highspeed toothbrush) and then places the brackets (braces) on the teeth by cementing (dental adhesive) them on the teeth and then curing them with a special light in order to bond them together. There is no screwing and most of the time there are no metal rings that have to be fit around the teeth unless there are special appliances that need to be anchored to the teeth. An archwire (typically a metal wire) is then tied to the braces to connect them together and begin the process of applying pressure to the teeth in order to get them to move in the intended direction. After the braces are put on teeth in the initial appointment then the braces and wires will be monitored and adjusted by the orthodontist periodically (typically every 4-6 weeks) until the teeth and bite are correct. The entire process typically ranges from 12-24 months, but this can change based on the needs of the patient and the difficulty of the case. After braces, the patients’ teeth and the bite should be in their ideal location and retainers will be made to fit the final position of the teeth.
Do braces hurt to put on my teeth?
Putting braces on your teeth does not hurt. As mentioned above the braces are not screwed onto the teeth as they are glued/cemented to the teeth which requires very little pressure and is typically not painful. The pain or soreness that some patients feel does not occur during the process of putting on the braces. The discomfort that some patients describe is caused by the movement of the teeth that occurs after the braces are placed on the teeth. The pain is typically felt for a few days and then the patient becomes accustomed to the braces. There are plenty of tricks that patients can use to minimize the pain felt on the initial 2-3 day period of soreness such as a braces friendly diet, taking an aspirin and/or using plenty of orthodontic wax on the braces. Braces take a little getting used to but the benefit of having a beautiful smile for a lifetime far outweighs the initial discomfort.