Traditional Braces
Traditional braces are available at this Pembroke Pines, FL dental practice
With so many teeth straightening systems available online, is there still need for traditional braces from a trained professional? Absolutely. At Pines Dental Associates in Pembroke Pines, FL, you get the benefit of 20 years of clinical experience from Dr. Carlos Llapur, plus the convenience of a trusted orthodontist on-site regularly.
How traditional metal braces move teeth
Ceramic braces with metal wire apply carefully calculated pressure to teeth at precise points. The force compresses the periodontal ligament on one side of the tooth and creates minute space on the other side. In response to positive pressure, cells called osteoclasts reduce bone, while osteoblasts simultaneously build new bone on the negative pressure side. Controlled bone remodeling shifts and stabilizes teeth without compromising oral health.
When traditional braces may be best for Pembroke Pines, FL patients
Traditional orthodontics can create room for crowded teeth and correct bite problems such as:
- Protrusion – “Buck teeth” are upper teeth that extend too far forward, past the lowers.
- Crowding – When teeth do not have enough room in the arch they tend to overlap, forming crevices that contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.
- Spacing issues – Poorly spaced teeth with gaps between can also cause hygiene and bite problems.
- Underbite – Bottom jaw extends too far forward, placing lower teeth in front of uppers.
- Overbite – A “gummy smile” may be the result of upper teeth that reach too far over lower teeth.
- Crossbite – When upper teeth sit inside lowers, you may have to move the jaw forward or to the side to close the mouth. In children, crossbite impacts jaw development, and in adults may cause facial asymmetry.
- Open bite – Seen when upper and lower teeth do not overlap. This can be a result of thumb sucking or tongue thrusting.
- Mismatched midline – When the center of front and lower arches does not match up, it can be a sign of jaw misalignment.
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FAQs
Your teeth are not fused to your bone. They are suspended inside your gum and bones and are surrounded by the periodontal ligament (PDL), which enables your teeth to move. Braces use gentle force in one direction, compressing the PDL on one side and stretching it on the other. The bone reabsorbs on the compressed side while growing on the other side. So, the moving of your teeth is a result of simultaneous bone loss and creation.
This depends on the structure of your mouth and teeth and your smile goals. You must visit your dentist/orthodontist, who will thoroughly examine your mouth and decide if braces can help you achieve your smile goals.
On average, it may take one to three years, but the time duration could be longer or shorter depending on individual circumstances. These include the crookedness of your teeth, your bite, type of braces and other tools required, diet, and lifestyle.
* They align your teeth, giving a beautiful smile and a healthy bite.
* They help you chew and swallow properly.
* They prevent the development of cavities, gum disease, and jaw alignment issues like TMD.
* They prevent or improve misalignment-related speech impediments.
* They improve self-confidence.
Soft foods cut into small pieces are recommended. It is better to avoid chewy, crunchy, sticky, sugary, hard foods and foods you must bite into, like corn-on-the-cob, during this period.
Dr. Carlos Llapur
Dr Carlos Llapur brings a perfect mix of expertise, honesty and compassionate care to Pines Dental Associates. He is dedicated to provide comprehensive treatment to patients of all ages. With strong family roots in dentistry through his father, a renown Oral Surgeon, Dr Llapur’s passion for oral health began early and has grown into a lifelong commitment to excellence, precision and patient centered care. He completed his first dental training at the School of Dentistry of Havana, Cuba. Later, he attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League School, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and graduating Cum Laude in Clinical Honors. At Pines Dental, his philosophy is very simple: treat every patient like family.