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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The Truth Behind Lingual Braces
With all of the technological advances in orthodontics, patients have more treatment options today than ever. Nowadays, if you want to straighten your teeth, you can choose from clear braces, metal braces, braces with colors, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign 5, Invisalign Express, etc., etc., etc.
Even braces are placed behind the teeth instead of on the front of the teeth! That’s right; Lingual Braces are braces used to straighten your teeth that go behind the teeth (on the side of your tongue and palate) instead of on the front of the teeth like traditional braces. Although there is an aesthetic advantage to not showing your braces on the front of your teeth, there are some significant concerns with lingual braces.
Top 5 concerns with lingual braces:
- Pain and discomfort
Having braces and wires behind your teeth can be very painful as your tongue constantly moves behind your teeth when you speak. This can cause your language to become irritated and even blister in severe cases.
- Difficulties speaking
Your tongue is a significant factor in our speech. It may become more challenging to speak and annunciate your words with braces and wires behind your teeth.
- Oral Hygiene
Many people have trouble taking care of their teeth with braces on the front of their teeth where they can see them with a mirror. Imagine the difficulty of adequately brushing and flossing your teeth with braces behind your teeth!
- Cost of treatment
The cost of lingual braces is typically almost double that of traditional braces. This can range from $8,000 to $10,000 for treatment, and they are no faster than conventional braces.
- Clear braces and Invisalign treatment are less expensive and painful than lingual braces.
Most people considering lingual braces as a treatment option are doing so for aesthetic reasons (they don’t want to show that they have braces). There are now several new styles of braces that are far less noticeable (clear/invisible braces or ceramic braces) and several products from Invisalign that allow patients to fix their teeth and not go through the pain or additional cost of lingual braces.
If you have any questions or concerns about your or your child’s smile, you should find a board-certified dentist near you and schedule a consultation. The easiest way to find a local orthodontist is to visit the American Board Of Orthodontics website and use their orthodontist locator tool, which can help locate an orthodontist near you.