Wearing Braces at School

 I still remember when I got my braces for the first time. It was the summer of 1988, and I was nervous and didn’t want anyone to see my metal smile. I wondered what my smile would look like at the end of my orthodontic treatment and what my face would turn into after braces. Back in those days, you couldn’t see a simulation of your smile transformation.

I went to the orthodontist with lots of fear, anxiety, and stress. It was the time when counseling for kids was considered not significant. In fact, my parents weren't sure what the treatment would involve like not being able to eat my normal diet. But they had this wish to make my smile perfect, just like other kids.

At school, it was annoying to get bullied for my crooked teeth. The other students would call me names and laugh at me. People who did not say anything but noticed my crooked smile had that expression on their face I’ll never forget.

My mother was the one who supported me in this and took me to see an orthodontist in Miami, Florida. Astounded by the orthodontist office, I stared at the state-of-the-art dental equipment Dr. Yazji had in her dental office in Miami. My mom was there patting my shoulder every five minutes, reassuring me I would get the smile I deserve with the help of this orthodontist in Miami.

I was welcomed by the front desk receptionist and escorted by an orthodontist assistant to get a panoramic x-ray and pictures taken. Then the treatment coordinator called my name and gave me a tour of the office. In her office, we discussed my orthodontic needs. Finally, the orthodontist came into the consulting room and started talking about my case. The orthodontist explained that in order to get my teeth positioned correctly, I would need to have my wisdom teeth removed. So, I went to the dentist for that dental procedure. After that, I made another appointment with my orthodontist in Miami to get my braces on. When I went back to school wearing braces, I felt happy that soon I would be able to show my pearly-white straight teeth and smile with confidence.

The reason I am sharing all this is that now I am also a mother of two. I am concerned about my kids, too, like my own mother.

When my eldest one started developing her teeth, I already knew she would need some sort of orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, she would constantly suck her thumb and that habit caused her palate to narrow and get deeper than normal.

I started searching for the best solutions for my girl's teeth, I couldn’t wait till she was a teenager, she needed to get started with orthodontic treatment as soon as possible. Luckily, my orthodontist also treated kids, so I made an appointment with Dr. Maria Yazji, my orthodontist in Miami, to get an evaluation. Dr. Yazji told me that the best time for treatment is when an orthodontic problem arises, but as a general rule, age 7 is an ideal time to get an evaluation.

Some dental problems can be hard to spot. You should consult with an orthodontist if you notice the following:

·         Crowded, misplaced, or blocked-out teeth.

·         Thumb-sucking

·         Jaws that are too far forward or back

·         Breathing constantly through the mouth

·         Difficulty in chewing or biting

·         An unbalanced facial appearance

 

I made the decision that my girl would not go through the same difficulties I had to face while at school, like kids calling me names because of my crooked teeth. So, she started early orthodontic treatment with Dr. Maria Yazji in Miami, Florida.

After phase one, my child is finally ready to get Invisalign^® teen treatment by Dr. Maria Yazji in Miami. I’m so happy with her progress and the way she adapted to the treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Yazji and her staff to anyone looking for orthodontic treatment, she’s very throughout and explains the whole procedure during the first complimentary appointment. They make you feel at home, they’re truly nice dental professionals.

To book a free appointment with my orthodontist in Miami, you can simply go to her website and request a consultation for one of her offices. She has offices in Broward County and Miami-Dade County: Weston, downtown Brickell, and West Miami. It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Yazji, and she answered all my queries and concerns about my child’s orthodontic needs.

I was surprised to learn she could treat my child with Invisalign^® clear aligners. This was a plus since my daughter didn’t like the idea of having a metal smile. As a pre-teenager, she preferred Invisalign^® clear aligners towards regular metal braces. I didn’t have that choice when I was at school. I had to wear traditional silver braces.

If you want to improve your kid's teeth alignment with regular metal braces or Invisalign^®treatment, book a complimentary consultation here.