Orthodontist vs Dentist – What’s the Difference Between Them?

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Orthodontist vs. Dentist: The Quick Difference Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an orthodontist vs. dentist? A dentist is similar to your family doctor — great for check-ups and filling cavities. An orthodontist is a specialist who has two to three years of additional education, and is an expert in straightening your teeth […]

A Guide to Dental Health After Braces

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This is your personal Guide to Dental Health After Braces! From a very young age, as our teeth first begin to show up we learn about dental health from our parents. However, as we progress through our adult life many of us fail to maintain those good dental health practices we are taught when we […]

What you Need to Know About Obtaining Invisalign

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Through the use of Invisalign in Orlando, many people have found freedom from traditional braces that would tear, cut, and give teeth a pulling, uncomfortable feeling. This is not the case for patients wearing Invisalign treatment. You are able to obtain a healthier, brighter, straighter smile in a matter of months through a series of […]

Dr. Lach Answers Your Most Asked Invisalign Questions

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Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Dr. David Lach, Orlando’s Elite Preferred Invisalign Specialist provides answers to the most commonly asked questions for anyone pondering […]

What to Expect during Your Child’s First Orthodontist Visit

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Many dentists recommend that a child sees an orthodontist by the time they are seven years old. An orthodontist ought to see a child while they still have their baby teeth so he can identify potential problems like tooth-crowding or bite issues. By seven, the child’s permanent teeth will have also started to emerge, and […]

How to Avoid 5 Costly Mistakes when Choosing Orthodontic Care

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As an orthodontist, it pains me to watch patients and parent make critical mistakes regarding their orthodontic care.  All too many times, I’ve been approached by a mom for advice about a problem she or her child has encountered in the course of orthodontic treatment.  Or a patient shows up at the office for a […]

Clear Braces Vs Traditional Braces

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Not too many years ago, there were very little options when it came to getting braces. You had to get heavy metal braces and unattractive headgear. Today, thanks to advancements in modern dentistry and orthodontics, there is a wide range of brace options for both children and adults. Some options are so advanced that no […]

Benefits of Invisalign®

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Malocclusion (teeth being in the wrong position) can take place at any time in a patient’s life and result in gaps between their teeth or an overcrowded smile. In addition to this being a cosmetic issue, untreated malocclusion will also increase one’s risk of a variety of other oral health issues such as periodontal disease. […]

The Right time to Consider Braces for Your Children

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Many parents find themselves asking when the best time to get braces for a child is. The answer is that it depends on the nature and severity of the orthodontic problem. Basic considerations Orthodontists typically apply braces to children who have lost most of their primary or baby teeth and who have most of their permanent or secondary teeth. These […]

Benefits of Accelerated Orthodontics with AcceleDent™

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Modern orthodontic treatments such as metal braces are incredibly effective for patients that would like to straighten their smile. Unfortunately, some treatments require patients to wear their orthodontic devices for years on end. AcceleDent™ activators utilize a new pulse technology to decrease the amount of time that orthodontic devices must be worn. Patients are now able […]