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"What Are The Benefits Of Receiving Orthodontic Treatment?"
Straighter Teeth Offer More Than Just Cosmetic Benefits
Do crowded teeth make it hard to clean your teeth properly? Are you self-conscious about your crooked smile? Straightening your teeth provides many benefits beyond appearance. Misaligned teeth can trap plaque and tartar, leading to gum disease. When gum disease worsens, it can lead to tooth decay, bone loss, and systemic health issues. With straighter teeth, maintaining your oral hygiene routine becomes more accessible and effective, promoting optimal oral health. Our skilled team of dentists offers comprehensive orthodontics in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Explore our full range of orthodontic treatments for a healthier, straighter smile.
Our skilled team of dentists provides comprehensive orthodontics in south Florida and the surrounding area.
Lasting Benefits of Straightening Your Teeth
- Increases oral hygiene efficiency and effectiveness
- Eliminates associated pain and discomfort
- Defends against disease and decay
- Increases bite power
- Improves your confidence
- Gives you a beautiful, healthy smile
Our Comprehensive Orthodontic Solutions
Mouthguards
We offer properly fitted mouthguards to protect your mouth and teeth from injury. When worn during sports or other physical activities, these shock-absorbing guards take on the impact, protecting your jaw, teeth, and soft tissues from severe damage. They can also guard your teeth if you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding). If you have sleep apnea, a mouthguard can help by moving your jaw forward, opening your airway, and preventing it from being blocked.
Traditional Braces
Invisalign®
Six Month Smiles®
Retainers
Palatal Expander
A palatal expander widens a narrow upper jaw so the teeth have room to sit correctly. It is fitted to the roof of the mouth and widened by tiny increments over several weeks. Because it works with the growth of the upper jaw, it is most effective in children and younger teenagers — which is also why catching a narrow arch early can avoid extractions later.
Maxillary Skeletal Expander
Making Orthodontic Treatment Affordable for You
At Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, financial concerns should allow you to achieve the smile you deserve. We strive to make our orthodontic services affordable for your family. Our financial coordinator will handle insurance claims to ease your burden. We also offer in-house and third-party dental financing, providing plans with reasonable monthly payments. Contact us today to learn more about financing and insurance options for orthodontic treatment!
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Which Orthodontic Treatment Is Right for You?
Four routes to the same destination. Which one fits depends on how far your teeth have to move, how visible you are willing for treatment to be, and how much of the work you are willing to do yourself.
| Treatment | Typical duration | Best for | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invisalign | 12–18 months | Mild to moderate crowding and gaps in adults | Nearly invisible |
| Traditional braces | 18–24 months | Severe rotation, large bite corrections, children | Visible |
| Six Month Smiles® | About 6 months | Cosmetic alignment of the front teeth only | Tooth-colored brackets |
| Palatal / skeletal expander | Weeks to months | A narrow upper jaw, mostly in children and teens | Inside the mouth |
Straightening is often the first stage of a wider plan — once teeth are in position, less tooth needs to be reduced for veneers or crowns. If that is where you are heading, see smile makeovers.
Orthodontics: Common Questions
How much do braces cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cost tracks the complexity of the case and the length of treatment. Many plans include orthodontic benefits with a lifetime maximum — our coordinator checks yours before you commit. See financing and insurance.
Am I too old for braces?
No. Teeth move at any age while the gums and bone are healthy. Many adults choose Invisalign for the discretion, but braces work just as well.
How often are the appointments?
Every four to six weeks for braces, six to eight for clear aligners.
What age should a child first be seen?
Around seven. Not to start treatment, but so we can see how the jaw is developing. Catching a narrow arch at that age can make later treatment much simpler.
Do I need a retainer afterwards?
Yes, and permanently — usually at night. Teeth drift back toward their old positions for the rest of your life, and the retainer is the only thing that stops it.
Do braces fix bite problems as well?
Yes. Overbite, underbite and crossbite are corrected by moving teeth and, in growing patients, by guiding the jaw. Bite problems also drive grinding, jaw pain and headaches.
Will straightening my teeth help my gums?
It usually does. Crowded teeth trap plaque where a brush cannot reach, which is a direct route to gum disease.
Braces, clear aligners and Six Month Smiles are offered at every Smile Design Dental office in Broward County, and your orthodontic records transfer between them if it is ever easier to attend a different one. Start with the office closest to you: