Metal and ceramic braces from Dr. Rodney Torres at our Tampa and Miami Lakes offices. The same proven technology, made smaller, smarter, and more comfortable than your parents' version.
Braces have been straightening smiles for nearly a century, and there's a reason they're still the most common orthodontic treatment in America. They work. They handle simple cases and complex ones with equal skill, and they don't depend on the patient remembering to put them in every morning.
What's changed in the last 20 years: the brackets are smaller, the wires use modern shape-memory alloys that move teeth more gently, and adjustment visits are shorter. Dr. Rodney Torres works with both metal and ceramic braces at our Tampa and Miami Lakes offices, and will help you choose the one that fits your smile and your life.
Your first visit is always a free smile exam, with no obligation to commit to anything.
Aligners have a place, but for the widest range of cases (and for patients who don't want to depend on daily compliance), braces are still the right answer.
From mild crowding to complex bite issues, braces handle a wider range of cases than any other orthodontic treatment. If a smile needs work, braces can do it.
Today's brackets are about half the size of the ones your parents wore, with rounded edges that don't catch on the inside of your lip. The wires are gentler too.
Braces stay on and work 24/7. You can't lose them, you can't forget to wear them, and you can't accidentally skip a few days. Treatment moves forward on its own.
Choose traditional metal brackets or tooth-colored ceramic ones. The same proven technology underneath, just a different look on top.
Stainless steel brackets bonded to each tooth, connected by a thin archwire. Today's brackets are smaller, smoother, and more comfortable than what your parents wore. Metal is the most affordable option and handles the widest range of cases.
Tooth-colored brackets work the same way as metal but blend in with your teeth. The wires are still visible, but the brackets nearly disappear. A bit more expensive than metal, and the elastic ties can stain with heavy coffee, but most patients prefer the look.
Braces are the most versatile orthodontic treatment available. They handle bite issues that aligners can't always touch, and they work for kids, teens, and adults alike.
The first visit is about giving you a clear picture and honest answers. Here's what we cover in about an hour.
Common questions about braces from Tampa and Miami Lakes patients. Don't see yours? Call our Tampa office at (813) 920-7720 or our Miami Lakes office at (786) 319-9057.
Schedule a free smile exam at the office closest to you. Dr. Torres will tell you honestly whether braces are the right fit and walk you through what treatment would look like.