Centre for Invisible Orthodontics

Insurance typically covers a portion of Invisalign treatment expenses. We recommend checking with your dental insurance provider for detailed information on your plan s specific coverage. We also offer financing to help you achieve a beautiful smile with Invisalign.

You may be a candidate for Invisalign if you suffer from the following issues: -Overbite -Underbite -Crossbite -Open bite -Gapped teeth -Crowded teeth -Tooth shape

Yes, he is. Dr. Grussmark is also a current member and former president of both the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists and the Florida Cleft Palate Association.

Dr. Grussmark is an experienced orthodontist and the only Diamond Plus provider in Dade County and South Florida.

You re unlikely to feel any severe pain, though. Your initial discomfort with your aligners will likely pass as you get used to wearing them. In the meantime, you can use over-the-counter pain medication to manage it.

When you first start wearing your Invisalign aligners, it’s not uncommon to develop a slight lisp. This should go away within a week as your mouth adjusts to the aligners, allowing you to speak clearly. If your lisp continues past the first week, your aligners likely aren’t fitted correctly and you should contact us right away.

Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth into the desired position. You’ll receive a new set of aligners roughly every two weeks, with each set designed to act on certain teeth. Overall, the process works up to two times faster than metal braces.

In order to begin Invisalign treatment, your teen must have all their permanent teeth, with the exception of wisdom teeth. This means your child will likely be around 14 years old when they’re eligible for Invisalign Teen.

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven. This is earlier than most parents would expect, but getting your child the right orthodontic care at an early age can prevent them from developing serious issues down the line. Don’t despair if you haven’t sought orthodontic care in the past. There’s no reason why you can’t begin orthodontic treatment as an adult.

Use a soft-bristle toothbrush to gently brush around your braces. Then, thread your floss between each tooth. We also recommend using a proxabrush, also known as an interdental cleaner brush, to remove any additional food particles.

In general, it’s best to stay away from foods that are crunchy, sticky, or difficult to chew. Some examples include chips, popcorn, nuts, chewy candy, gum, steak or beef jerky, and corn on the cob.

This will depend on the nature of your individual treatment plan. During your free consultation, Dr. Grussmark will evaluate your condition, explore your treatment options, and provide an estimate on how long your treatment may take.

Yes, you can. This is a very popular question, especially among our teenage patients. We understand that sports is an important activity that provides a number of positive benefits to our patients. Of course, it’s also important that you don’t damage your orthodontic treatment. Fortunately, Dr. Grussmark offers custom mouthguards for athletes to protect your braces and your smile. This is particularly important for people who are involved in high-intensity sports like football, lacrosse, skateboarding, and basketball.

Give us a call right away if a bracket slips off your tooth or a wire becomes loose. We’ll schedule an emergency appointment so we can reattach the loose implement, allowing you to return to your busy schedule as soon as possible.

We have the right combination of services to treat almost any type of orthodontic issue using Invisalign, traditional metal braces, or some combination of orthodontic procedures. Even if you’ve been told your case is too extreme for orthodontic care, please speak with Dr. Grussmark. He has a treatment plan to fix your smile.

The best way to discover if one of our smile correction treatments is right for you is to stop by our office for your free consultation. Just give us a call at one of our three locations or fill out the form on our contact page to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Grussmark. He’ll show you our in-office technology, answer your questions, and evaluate your oral health to determine if orthodontic care is a good fit for you.

The Invisalign diet is the name for a weight loss trend that often happens during treatment with aligners. Invisalign treatment doesn’t require you to limit what you eat — but you do have to make sure you take out your aligners, then thoroughly clean your teeth before you put the aligners back in. The thought of having to clean your aligners every time often turns Invisalign patients away from continuous snacking. The only beverage you can drink while wearing aligners is water, so many people end up drinking much more water. Eating at regularly scheduled times throughout the day can also help to boost your metabolism. Invisalign can help to forge healthy habits through these limitations while still allowing you to eat any food you want.

The best foods to eat during Invisalign treatment are those that will nourish your entire body and support your oral hygiene. These include: Dairy products: Cheese and yogurt are full of calcium, healthy fats, and proteins that will nourish your body. They also help to raise the pH of your mouth, which helps to keep harmful bacteria from making a home. Fruit & vegetables: Crunchy textures like those of apples or carrots can help your mouth to clear away bacteria by stimulating the production of more saliva. These foods are also full of fiber. Berries: Though berries can stain your teeth, they’re also packed with vitamins and minerals. They can also reduce the amount of plaque that builds up on your teeth — just make sure you thoroughly clean your teeth before putting your aligner back in. Remember to always remove your aligners before eating and to clean your teeth before replacing the aligner.

While regular water is the best, carbonated water is okay to drink with aligners every once in a while. Carbonated water won’t stain or warp your aligners, but the carbonation can still harm your teeth. Carbonation makes water more acidic — and acidic drinks cause damage to your enamel. While carbonated water isn’t as acidic as soft drinks, it’s still more likely to cause cavities than regular water. Make sure to properly clean your mouth and aligners if you drink carbonated water.

Your Invisalign aligners must be removed before eating or drinking anything besides water. This includes chewing gum of all kinds. The gum can get stuck on your aligner and be difficult to remove. Chewing gum while wearing Invisalign can also cause damage to the aligners. Damage to even one aligner can be costly to replace and interrupt your treatment. If you’d like to chew gum while not wearing your aligners, discuss a sugar-free option with Dr. Grussmark. While chewing gum can help to clear away leftover food in your mouth, sugary gum can lead to more cavities.

The cost of Invisalign treatment depends on the individual case being treated, but on average it costs just slightly more than traditional metal braces. The advantages of Invisalign are unmatched, though. Being able to smile, eat, and play sports without worrying about the appearance or function of braces. Middle and high school can be tough for teens, and Invisalign Teen can help your teen to succeed academically as well as socially while undergoing orthodontic treatment.

In order to begin Invisalign treatment, your teen must have all their permanent teeth, with the exception of wisdom teeth. This means your child will likely be around 14 years old when they’re eligible for Invisalign Teen. Maturity and responsibility are also incredibly important for successful Invisalign treatment. The aligners have to be worn for 20 to 22 hours each day as well as being removed for eating and cleaned properly. If you’re unsure that your teen will wear the aligners, Invisalign has accounted for it. There are blue dot indicators on each Invisalign Teen aligner that fade with continued wear. A solid blue dot means your teen hasn’t been wearing the aligner as they should.

There are a couple of differences between Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. Blue dot indicators: Every set of Invisalign Teen aligners comes with a blue dot on the back of the set. The dot isn’t visible while the aligner is being worn and will fade with wear — the purpose of the dot is to give a visual indication of how much the aligner is being worn. The number of aligners: Teens can be more likely to need replacement aligners, so Invisalign provides more aligners in their Invisalign Teen program than for adults. So if your teen loses their aligner, they’ll be able to get a replacement easier. Made for a growing mouth: Though Invisalign can’t be started until your teen has their adult teeth in, with the exception of wisdom teeth, teens are still growing and changing. Invisalign Teen treatment accounts for these current and future changes.

Dr. Grussmark has advanced knowledge about creating straighter smiles due to his extensive training. Though a general dentist could offer Invisalign treatment, Dr. Grussmark has both the knowledge and experience necessary to make your treatment move smoothly. He handles complex cases every day with ease with both Invisalign and traditional braces. He offers many orthodontic options such as self-ligating braces, orthodontic surgery, and AcceleDent.

There are many dentists and orthodontists who are qualified to provide Invisalign to their patients, but not all are equal. One of the most important factors of quality Invisalign treatment is the experience of the provider. Dr. Grussmark a top-rated Invisalign orthodontist, having achieved Diamond Plus status. This is the highest rank an Invisalign provider can achieve. This means he has the experience to treat all of his patients accurately and efficiently. Dr. Grussmark has been treating patients with Invisalign for years, showing his expertise with Invisalign systems by successfully treating over 400 patients every year.

Invisalign doesn’t require the dentist to specialize in orthodontics to provide clear aligners, so general dentists can offer them. Though this is the case, there are many reasons to choose an orthodontist for your Invisalign treatment. Dr. Grussmark has been trained to know all about the movement of the teeth, so he’ll be able to develop the best plan for your new smile. He also has years of experience with Invisalign treatment, having treated over 20,000 patients.

Invisalign works for many cases, but there are cases that would be better suited to traditional braces. Invisalign can treat cases with: Teeth with gaps Crowded teeth Overbites, underbites, and crossbites As long as the case isn’t too severe, Dr. Grussmark can recommend Invisalign for you. With his experience, he can treat more cases with Invisalign than other dentists. He’s also an orthodontist, so if Invisalign won’t work for you, he can place traditional braces. If you’re interested to see if Invisalign will work for you, Invisalign’s online smile assessment can give you an idea of your candidacy.

Both Invisalign and metal braces are great solutions for straightening your teeth. They do have their differences, though. Metal braces are often people’s first thought when they think of orthodontics. Brackets are attached to your teeth and are connected by wires. The colors of the brackets can be changed for a fun touch or made to blend in with your teeth for a more subtle look. These traditional braces are very competent at moving teeth, and Dr. Grussmark recommends them for complex cases that require a lot of tooth movement. Invisalign is a more natural-looking option for adjusting the position of your teeth. The aligners are created from a durable, BPA-free plastic that allows the beauty of your natural smile to shine through. While Invisalign has many benefits, it does have limitations. Clear aligners can’t move teeth as effectively, especially for severely rotated or tipped teeth. Both types of orthodontic treatments have their advantages, but Dr. Grussmark can determine which option is the best for you at your free consultation.

Invisalign® is a system of custom aligners created to correct misaligned teeth. Each aligner set is worn for two weeks, then changed out with a new set as your teeth shift. Unlike metal braces, Invisalign aligners are hardly noticeable and can be removed to eat and drink, to clean your teeth, or for sporting events. Your aligners will be created just for you from a 3D scan of your teeth. This ensures the aligner’s accuracy and comfort for you.