Your First Orthodontist Visit

November 27th, 2019

If you’ve never been to an orthodontist before, you might be wary of what to expect during your first visit. Your dentist may have recommended an orthodontic appliance if it could improve the state of your oral health. More often, you may suspect that you or your child should have orthodontic work done if the…
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Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age

November 20th, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not just for older children and teens who have alignment and spacing issues. At our Aventura, FL office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits for children at a young age. Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister can identify your child’s alignment issues early, and provide treatment as…
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Braces and Band? Play On!

November 13th, 2019

You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to go. When your talents have seated you in the reed or brass sections, though, a little adjustment might be necessary to keep your instrument and…
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Wax Facts

November 6th, 2019

In the long run, wearing braces is so worth it. Whether you’re working toward straight teeth, an improved bite, or both, you’ll end up with a beautiful smile! But sometimes, in the short run, they can be really annoying. Braces can irritate your lips, tongue, and cheeks while you are getting used to them or…
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