Teens Orthodontist | Orthodontics for Teenagers
Many parents and their teenagers get very anxious when they think of adding braces to adolescence’s emotional and physical roller coaster. Don’t worry! Orthodontic treatment is far less scary than you may think. We always begin with a complimentary evaluation with a board-certified orthodontic specialist, Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi, and our fantastic staff. Once we identify a need for treatment, we explain in detail all of the options available to get you to your ideal smile. We then make a custom treatment plan and let you decide what style and type of treatment you want to choose.
At Lakes Orthodontics, we offer you the latest and “coolest” ways to straighten teeth and correct bite issues. Braces today are much smaller and less noticeable than in the past, and they come in various materials, styles, and colors.
Choose your style of braces:
Our practice offers a variety of orthodontic treatment options for our patients to choose from. Some common options include:
- Ceramic (clear) braces
- Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and Invisalign Express.
- Traditional metal braces with or without colors (colors can be changed at each appointment).
Another common question is: “How long will I have to wear braces?”
At Lakes Orthodontics, we treat every patient based on their specific needs and preferences, and then we custom design a treatment plan to help them achieve their ideal smile!
The length of treatment time is dependent on three main factors:
What are the patient’s needs?
The amount of time it will take to correct a problem will determine the overall treatment length. Besides, each patient reacts to his or her treatment differently. After all, we are humans, not robots! Treatment times can vary based on how rapidly your body responds and how much work is necessary to give you the beautiful smile you deserve. An estimated treatment time is always given to each patient after Dr. Briceño Crespi studies and designs each patient’s specific treatment.
The Patient! The Teen!
Your willingness to follow Dr. Crespi’s instructions and use the appliances we give you greatly impacts the length of time it takes to complete treatment and results in your beautiful smile. It is always important to remember to take care of your braces and appliances; this will help make your treatment time faster and end with optimal results!
Make it to your appointments!
Teens are very busy and always have a lot going on in their lives between school, sports, social events, etc. Canceling their adjustment appointments for other activities will delay the length of treatment. Remember, Dr. Briceño Crespi plans out a custom-designed treatment plan for each patient that includes scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor, adjust, and advance her patient’s treatment. The average time between appointments is six weeks apart, and adjustments tend to take a half hour or less.
So, whether it appears or you think that your teenager needs orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign Teen 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 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.
Here’s More Info Related to Orthodontics for Teens near Miami Gardens
Your Child’s First Orthodontic Checkup
The American Dental Association recommends that all children see the dentist for their first dental exam by their first birthday. A regular cleaning every six months is an excellent start to a lifetime of good oral health habits. As your child matures, primary or baby teeth begin to fall out and are replaced with permanent teeth. Seeing a dentist every six months will help detect any orthodontic issues, such as teeth and jaw alignment, that may develop. Frequently, it is the parent that detects an orthodontic problem first. That is why The American Dental Association recommends that children see an orthodontist by age seven.
At Miami Lakes Orthodontist, we are seen too many kids being misdiagnosed by their general family dentist. Please know that while all orthodontists are trained and certified dentists, a dentist is not an orthodontist and, in more ways than one, lacks the training to properly diagnose, prevent, intercept and treat dental and facial irregularities. These problems may include teeth that are crowded or too far apart, teeth that meet abnormally or don’t meet at all, teeth that stick out, and mismatched jaws. That is because while orthodontists and dentists initially undertake the same training, orthodontists must complete further training after they graduate from dental school. Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi is an award-winning orthodontist, board certified by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for orthodontic treatment. She has successfully completed over twenty thousand cases, and it is highly sawed after by families and individuals not only in the Miami Lakes area but also Hialeah, and to neighboring cities. This of itself is an achievement given the number of orthodontists in Sunny Isles Beach.The Benefits of an Orthodontic Evaluation by Age Seven
Seeking an orthodontic evaluation by the age of seven may help mitigate many orthodontic problems in the future. The orthodontist will get baseline images of your child’s jaw and teeth alignment and be able to determine the most beneficial time to begin treatment or early intervention.
The earlier orthodontic issues are detected, the easier they are to correct. One of an orthodontist’s many goals is to retain all of your child’s permanent teeth. Obtaining a baseline evaluation may prevent your child from having permanent teeth pulled, which is a lifetime benefit. Seven means planning ahead for a healthy, straight smile. If you have any questions or concerns throughout your treatment or in the future, please call our offices at 305-820-6800.