When a new patient comes to my office and I determine that he/she is needing orthodontic treatment, the conversation inevitably leads to a comparison of braces vs. Invisalign. Historically in orthodontics, braces were the go-to treatment modality for the correction of most orthodontic problems. However, the introduction of Invisalign clear plastic removable aligners 25 yearsRead more
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Give the gift of a beautiful smile for the holidays!It’s hard to believe the end-of-year holidays are here already! Now is the time to make sure we have those holiday shopping lists ready. While you are brainstorming for holiday gifts, let me offer an option you may not have considered: orthodontic treatment! There is trulyRead more
October is National Orthodontic Health MonthFall is here, and October is in fact my favorite month of the year! Not only does it bring pumpkin spice, cooler weather, and the holiday of Halloween, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrate beautiful healthy smiles and aimRead more
As an orthodontist, I will always be an advocate for beautiful teeth. There is not a moreappealing feature on a person than an attractive smile. However, the achievement of a perfectsmile should never be attempted at the expense of one’s oral health. Why do I say this? Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the pastRead more
October is also National Orthodontic Health Month Fall is here, and October is actually my favorite month of the year! Not only does it bring cooler weather and the holiday of Halloween, as well as Breast Cancer Awareness, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrateRead more
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and An Orthodontist?If you’re like many people, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist”? Both are teeth experts, but where does a dentist end, and an orthodontist begin? It’s important to remember that both dentists and orthodontists help to improve your oral health –Read more
Why Invest in Orthodontic Treatment?Did you know that a person’s smile is consistently ranked as one of the first things people notice when meeting someone for the first time? That means that there’s a lot of good reasons to invest in orthodontic treatment! With your smile being one of the first characteristics noticed about you, making sureRead more
Best Tips During Braces TreatmentIf you’ve recently started Orthodontic treatment, or if you’re considering getting braces, there’s a few things that you’re probably wondering. Will they hurt, what will they look like, etc. But the most important question that you should ask is – How do I get the best results from my braces?Your decisionRead more
It’s voting time!Once again, we’ve been nominated for Florida Villager’s 2019 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Award! We need your help to make it two years in a row! You can vote for Pinecrest Orthodontics as follows:1- Fill in your name and email address2- Click on the first category below (“Restaurants”)3- Click on eachRead more
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