Sawgrass Orthodontics is your Weston braces expert
Traditional braces are one of the most effective tools we have for achieving optimal tooth and jaw alignment, and we're proud to offer patients a variety of orthodontic options, including traditional metal braces and ceramic braces. If you're looking for a Weston orthodontist you can trust to provide a brilliant straight smile, the team at Sawgrass Orthodontics is here for you. We proudly create beautiful new smiles for patients of all ages in Davie, Sunrise, Weston and surrounding communities.
What happens when you get braces
Our team will collect digital x-rays, photos and a model of your mouth before we put your braces on. Our orthodontists, Dr. Kristen Igualada-Heine and Dr. Penny Reingowsky, will then use this data to formulate a customized treatment plan based on your particular orthodontic needs, which will include information about how each tooth needs to move to achieve its best position. This will determine how we place your braces.
The wire is inserted after the brackets have been attached to provide customized pressure on all the teeth that need to be moved. Through a process called remodeling, bends in the wire will encourage specific and precise tooth movement. This process involves minor changes in the bone that surrounds the roots of your teeth. Where your braces press against a tooth, cells called osteoclasts gradually clear away bone. On the side the tooth is moving away from, cells called osteoblasts lay down new bone behind it. That balance of removing and rebuilding bone is what slowly moves teeth into the correct position.
For remodeling to take place, you'll need constant pressure to be put on your tooth. This means that teeth will often begin drifting back towards their old positions over time after your braces have been taken off. Fortunately, using a retainer regularly will help prevent this natural drifting and keep your teeth in their new and improved positions!
Why braces are still a top choice
Traditional braces have stood the test of time in large part because of their strength and durability. These factors are also why they're still one of the top orthodontic treatments year after year. Today's braces are better than ever, and all of our treatment options can correct a variety of oral issues, from simple to complex.
Metal Braces
The most common type of braces is the tried-and-true traditional metal braces system. These are normally constructed from high-grade stainless steel. They straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. Modern metal braces are more comfortable and also more fun than ever. You have the option of choosing colored elastics to add a punch of personality to your treatment! But don't worry, if you prefer a more subtle approach, we also offer clear or tooth-colored elastics.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are another great option for straightening your smile. They work the same way metal braces do, but the brackets are made with clear ceramic material instead. They're very popular with our older teen and adult patients because they are such a discreet treatment option. Since the brackets tend to be a bit larger and more brittle than their metal counterparts, we normally won't recommend them for our younger patients. Ceramic braces tend to be used on the upper front teeth more often than the lower teeth.
Using traditional braces, you can often see visible signs of improvement relatively quickly, which can help increase your confidence in both your smile and the orthodontic process!
Your trusted Weston braces experts
At Sawgrass Orthodontics, we believe that advanced, personalized care leads to the best results and most positive orthodontic experience. Dr. Kristen, Dr. Penny and the rest of our skilled team focus on patients as individuals, no matter the age, personal concerns or clinical needs. When you choose braces treatment with our practice, our doctors will create a treatment plan that works with all parts of your life. Using our leading-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, we will provide efficient, comfortable care that will help you change your smile and your life!
Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started!