Invisalign in South Florida
Today more familes in South Florida are driving down to Lakes Orthodontics, although orthodontic services in South Florida are like baker’s dozens. That is because families who want the best understand what board certified orthodontist Dr. Carmen Crespi can provide. Everyone, for many years, inevitably thought about a mouth full of metal, wires and rubber bands when the word “orthodontics” was said. Reasonably, these are all effective deterrents from patients going to the dentist office. But now, with the introductions of Invisalign, patient are open to the notion of this alternative to the traditional idea of orthodontics. We can debate over some pros of Invisalign in South Florida.
Invisalign is a fairly comfortable, visually pleasing 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 retainers cost more in materials than conventional braces, but they require fewer patient visits and a shorter period of treatment. Invisalign devices are practically undetectable, so people can’t always tell that you are going through orthodontic treatment in South Florida. Oral care is improved because you must remove the aligners before you eat and you need to brush and floss thoroughly before replacing the aligners. Some individuals even lose weight because they don’t snack as much during the process of orthodontic treatment. One other advantage to Invisalign, is that you don’t get as sore inside your cheeks and lips as can happen with traditional orthodontic appliances.
Getting Invisalign in South Florida
Do you know why patients from all over Dade and Broward keep selecting Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi of Lakes Orthodontics for Invisalign in South Florida? The entire team at www.Lakes-Ortho.Com is highly qualified and their top goal is to make sure that each paitent receive the best orthodontic treatment available, even if you don’t meet the criterion for Invisalign. Their office was newly redesigned and has up to date technology, so you can be certain that you are getting quality care. The most important point that should be a part of your decision-making process is that Dr. Crespi is a board-certified orthodontist. This means she took additional training in dentistry to be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics for the title of “Orthodontics.” If you would like to learn more about Lakes Orthodontics, check out 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.