It’s Time to Squeeze in Those Back-To-School Checkups

Posted on 19th August 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES AND BRICKELL, FLORIDA – As the summer winds down and students prepare to return to college, now is the time to squeeze in a dental check-up, cleaning and an appointment for the final orthodontic check-up before leaving.

Most students who attend college out of town maintain their dental and orthodontic appointments  with their providers back home, which sometimes leaves small windows of opportunity to get the treatment they need, says Miami Invisalign orthodontist Dr. Stephen Grussmark.

“Parents and students alike work diligently to schedule appointments in the summer and over Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring breaks,” says the South Beach braces provider. Click here to read more.. »

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Invisalign Can Benefit Your Health

Posted on 27th July 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES AND BRICKELL, FLORIDA – Invisalign can do more than straighten teeth. Aside from the aesthetic benefits derived from Invisalign, there are also health benefits. This advanced approach to aligning the teeth uses a series of clear aligners created for you and only you, says Dr. Stephen Grussmark, an expert in orthodontic treatment.

Invisalign allows for much better home care and better oral hygiene compliance than with traditional braces. The reason for this is that there are no brackets to trap food or plaque (a type of biofilm). Biofilm, a thin, resistant layer of microorganisms that forms on various surfaces, is produced when bacteria stick to surfaces in some form of wet environment and begin to excrete a slimy, gluelike substance that can adhere to all kinds of materials. Plaque is a form of biofilm that grows on teeth and is yellow in color, according to Colgate. Click here to read more.. »

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Retainers Enable Patients to Hold Onto A Good Thing

Posted on 6th July 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES AND BRICKELL, FLORIDA – Orthodontists once prescribed retainers to patients for a certain length of time after completing their treatment with braces, and slowly tapered down their use until the patient would not wear them any longer.

That school of thought has changed, and these days when it comes to orthodontics Miami braces expert Dr. Stephen Grussmark says retainers should be a perpetual part of life for patients who want to hold onto a good thing- their proper alignment achieved through orthodontic treatment.

Types of Retainers
There are many different types of retainers used after braces. Miami Orthodontist Dr. Grussmark says patients may be prescribed the traditional retainer with a wire that runs across the front teeth and is connected to an acrylic piece that fits in the roof of the mouth. Click here to read more.. »

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The “Hole” Story Of Oral Piercings

Posted on 1st June 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES AND BRICKELL, FLORIDA – It has been demonstrated that a human bite can be more “toxic” than an animal bite.

So imagine the potential for harm among those who choose to express their individuality through oral piercings.

Although they seem to be growing in popularity and perhaps even acceptance, that is no reason for you to take on the risks involved with piercing your tongue, lips or cheeks, says Dr. Stephen Grussmark a Miami orthodontist. Click here to read more.. »

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Lingual Braces Versus Invisalign

Posted on 17th April 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL AND MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – Dr. Stephen Grussmark witnesses daily the effects of an image-conscious society when we see patients who voice their opposition to traditional metal braces.

Many of our patients don’t want traditional braces, and educate themselves prior to their orthodontic consultation, frequently inquire about lingual braces or Invisalign. Miami orthodontics expert Grussmark, an Invisalign Elite Premier Provider, recently decided it was time to fully explain these two treatment methods, complete with benefits and drawbacks. Click here to read more.. »

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What Kind of a First Impression Are You Making With Your Smile?

Posted on 3rd April 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL AND MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – We’ve all heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

In these tough economic times when a larger pool of candidates is going after a smaller pool of jobs, making a good first impression on a job interview is paramount.

An American Academy of Periodontology survey of 253 people found that half of them consider the smile the first facial feature that people notice, according to information posted on the organization’s website. Eighty percent of those who participated in the study indicated that they were unhappy with their smile.

“Your smile can be the most significant aspect of a first impression,” says Dr. Stephen Grussmark of the Centre for Invisible Orthodontics, a Miami Beach orthodontics practice. “In today’s economy where many people are trying to find employment, the first impression not only carries a sort of social importance, but it can actually have an economic impact on you, in terms of getting that job.” Click here to read more.. »

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Miami Orthodontics Office Offers Combination Treatment

Posted on 24th February 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL AND MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA — Although we specialize in Invisalign treatment here at the Centre for Invisible Orthodontics, we realize that while most orthodontic treatment can be completed with Invisalign, some cases are considered combination treatments.

The professionals at our Coral Gables, Brickell and Miami orthodontics offices on occasion will treat patients with a combination of Invisalign and traditional braces, says Dr. Stephen Grussmark, a Miami Invisalign Elite Premier Provider.

“One of the first questions our staff asks a patient is whether they are OK with braces,” says the Miami orthodontist. Click here to read more.. »

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Invisalign Teen Proves to be Popular and Successful

Posted on 30th January 2011 in Dentistry Article

MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL AND MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – The Centre for Invisible Braces anticipated that Invisalign Teen would become wildly popular when it launched in July 2008, and we were right.

The product has continued to become more widely used in the past two and a half years, especially as younger orthodontic patients seek more aesthetic options to traditional braces, says Miami orthodontist Dr. Stephen Grussmark. Click here to read more.. »

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South Beach Orthodontist Discusses Tooth Extraction

Posted on 21st December 2010 in Dentistry Article

CORAL GABLES, BRICKELL, SOUTH BEACH AND MIAMI, FLORIDA- In a perfect world, children receive an orthodontic evaluation by age 7 so that crowding and other issues can be addressed early, possibly eliminating the need for braces down the road, or paving the way for an easier, more ideal orthodontic result at the appropriate time.

However, we don’t live in a perfect world. Sometimes people are adults by the time they are able to inquire about orthodontic treatment. And while it’s easier to correct many orthodontic problems at a younger age, “achieving a beautiful smile in adults is not only very doable, but also very rewarding for the patient and the doctor,” according to Miami and South Beach Orthodontist Dr. Stephen Grussmark. “Invisalign is an excellent modality, particularly with adults, to achieve a wonderful orthodontic result.” Click here to read more.. »

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Miami Orthodontist Begins Using Invisalign G3 Innovations

Posted on 24th November 2010 in Dentistry Article

CORAL GABLES, SOUTH BEACH AND MIAMI, FLORIDA- New innovations in Invisalign technology continue to dispell the myth that the invisible braces treatment method is reserved for those with only mild alignment issues.

For years, Miami Invisalign Elite Premier Provider Dr. Stephen Grussmark has said there are few orthodontic cases that cannot be treated using the Invisalign technique, and the October launch of Invisalign G3 makes that statement truer than ever. Click here to read more.. »

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