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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Faster Better Invisalign Results
For most people, going to the orthodontist is not considered as dreadful as going to the dentist. However, if you ask kids, teens, and adults what one thing they hate about going to the orthodontist is, they will almost unanimously say, “dental impressions!”
For most people, going to the orthodontist is not considered as dreadful as going to the dentist. However, if you ask kids, teens, and adults what they hate about going to the orthodontist, they will almost unanimously say, “dental impressions!”
Dental Impression – is the procedure by which a putty-like clay compound is deposited in a device called a tray. The tray is then placed in your mouth, and once you bite down on it, a negative imprint of your dental arch is created. From this imprint, a positive reproduction can be cast. Dental impressions are used throughout the dental industry quite frequently. Their most common application includes the creation of mouth guards, whitening trays, retainers, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, and dental models, among other things. Although better technology now exists, many dentists insist on using them because they are cheap and easy to use, even if they don’t provide the best patient experience.
At Lakes Orthodontics, we opt not to use “old school” dental impressions. We find them to be an antiquated technology dating back to the 1800s. They are not as accurate as digital impressions and are not a favorite with patients. Because of this, we have invested in an iTero, Intraoral Scanner by Align Technology, Inc.
The iTero, Intraoral Scanner, is a revolutionary high precision, digital, dental scanning device developed to improve the time it takes to fit braces and Invisalign and its accuracy. With the iTero, Intraoral Scanner Invisalign ClinCheck (modeling procedure) setups are 50% faster. There are 10X fewer rejections, 7X fewer fit issues, and, more important to us, a better patient experience. Not only that, but at Lakes Orthodontics, we can actually show you an image of how their teeth may look after Invisalign treatment!
There are many reasons why families and individuals from Aventura to Doral, from Pembroke Pines to Miami Gardens, and Hialeah chose Miami Lakes Orthodontics for their braces and Invisalign! Our iTero digital dental scanning technology is just one of them!