Miami Lakes Pediatric Orthodontist Specialist in Orthodontics for Children
Even if a child is starting to show signs that they will need braces at an early age, our experience and national consensus agree that a child’s first orthodontic check-up should occur around the age of seven. The fact is that most kids will not need orthodontic treatment at such an early age if any at all. Still, it is an excellent idea to have a check-up with a Miami orthodontic specialist to find out if there are any areas of concern for your child’s teeth, jaw, bite, etc.
Soon after your child has moved from primary (“baby”) teeth into adult teeth, he or she may start to show signs. Several orthodontic issues can and should be addressed at an early age, such as:
- Underbites, overbites, cross bites, narrow jaw formation, thumb sucking, over jetting of teeth, etc.
- Some signs that your child may need orthodontic treatment would be problems with speech, misaligned jaw growth,
- At Lakes Orthodontics, we are quite experiencing in dealing with and addressing the needs of kids in need of braces.
We encourage parents to visit us for a free consultation around the age of seven. It is around this age that gaps and misaligned become more obvious. This is because as kids lose their baby teeth, there is often not enough space for larger permanent ones to take their space. It is also around this time when braces are the most effective.
So, whether it appears or you think that your child needs pediatric orthodontic treatment, the easiest way to find out is to make a free no, obligation consultation with the award-winning, board-certified Miami Lakes children’s orthodontist Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi. Give us a call 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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Orthodontic Horror Stories!
How you should choose your orthodontist for your Invisalign or braces treatment to avoid being a victim.
I have had thousands of people come to my orthodontic office and give me their horror stories (many times in tears) about the terrible experience and results they received from a dentist terrible experience and results that they received from a dentist that they went to down the street that promised them excellent results with their braces or Invisalign treatment. Not only are they unhappy about their smile and experience but they are also angry because they have already spent thousands of dollars with the other dentist and wasted a year of their life.
The #1 thing that you can do to make sure that you are making the right decision for your orthodontic treatment is to choose the best doctor to consult, prescribe and treat you with your braces or Invisalign. I find that many patients think that braces or Invisalign are a commodity. That if they go to 5 doctors and they all offer braces or Invisalign then all they should do is find the lowest price and go with that option. This line of thinking could not be more wrong. Braces and Invisalign are a form of treatment and it is 100% up to the dentist (should be an orthodontist) to decide if you are a candidate for the treatment.
The doctor that you choose to treat you with braces or Invisalign will be the person that is responsible for helping you to achieve the smile that you want for the rest of your life. Choose the best doctor and give yourself the best chance for success.
3 Rules for choosing the best doctor for your Invisalign or braces treatment.
Rule #1: It all starts with picking the right doctor. Please make sure that they are a board-certified orthodontic specialist. These are the most highly skilled and trained doctors in the world and they will give you the best opportunity for success. If you want to find a list of the most highly trained orthodontists in your are the American Board of Orthodontics has a very helpful tool that is free on their website for you to locate board certified orthodontists.
Rule # 2: Do your homework! Read reviews, speak with actual patients and visit the office, interact with the staff and see what the actual experience is like at the office you are considering. Make sure that this is a place where you feel confident and comfortable.
Rule # 3: Convenience: Make sure that the office is convenient for your treatment. The office should have hours that fit your schedule, have short wait times and not be on the opposite end of the earth. You will be seeing your orthodontist approximately every 6 weeks for your treatment to make it easy on yourself.