The Blog at Miami Lakes Orthodontics

Parents frequently ask the same questions.  One of the more popular ones is just how early we can tell if a child needs [...]

How you should choose your orthodontist for your Invisalign or braces treatment to avoid being a victim. I have had thousands of people [...]

This is a question that I get all the time from patients, and it is a very valid question as, after all, you [...]

Every day millions of teens and adults look in the mirror and are unhappy with their smiles.  A person’s smile is their most [...]

What you should expect when you put on your braces or Invisalign. A question I always get from patients in my orthodontic office [...]

Softer foods are the best choice of foods to eat when you first get braces or Invisalign because your teeth will be sore [...]

“I heard braces and Invisalign are expensive.  How can I afford to get braces or Invisalign?” One of the most prevalent concerns parents [...]

Well, you are lucky because Miami Lakes is the hometown of South Florida’s premier orthodontic specialist, Dr. Carmen Briceño Crespi.  Her practice, Lakes [...]

My name is Alex Crespi, and I am the proud co-founder of Miami Lakes Orthodontics.  I have the privilege of working with my [...]

With all of the technological advances in orthodontics, patients have more treatment options today than ever.  Nowadays, if you want to straighten your [...]

Let’s face it; the way you look is more important today than it has ever been.  This is due to the increased exposure [...]

No parent ever wants his or her child to experience bullying. Unfortunately, bullying is a reality for most children in America as 60% [...]

Are you having a hard time with your appearance? Are you looking in the mirror and not liking what you see? Do you [...]

I often ask, “Who is the best person to help me fix my teeth? Or, what type of doctor or dentist is the [...]

Probably one of the top questions we get at Lakes Orthodontics is – How Much Do Braces Cost in Miami? While the cost [...]