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Braces for Kids in Tampa, FL

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Coming to see us for a first visit around age 7 is a great way to get your child’s smile off to a bright start. Often a child will not need braces until the teen years, but an initial consultation helps us see how your child’s teeth and jaw are forming, so we can create the best future plan for orthodontic care. If any early adjustments are needed, we can make them at just the right time, before your child’s jaw is fully developed and help to prevent issues that might arise later. When your child is ready for braces, you’ll have a variety of options to choose from that make orthodontic care easier and a little more fun than ever before.

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Benefits of Early Treatment

Most of us think braces are for straightening teeth, but braces are accomplishing a whole lot more. Braces align teeth for a beautiful, straight smile, as well as align the teeth and jaw so that actions such as chewing and speaking do not cause pain. Many kids experience bite misalignments or overcrowding, which if not treated properly during the formative years can cause pain and health issues in adulthood. Early diagnosis and treatment, before jaw bones are fully developed, leads to better, faster results for life.

When you bring your child to Farina Orthodontic Specialists for a first consultation, we’ll make your child feel welcome and safe. We’ll do a thorough exam of your child’s teeth and take non-invasive images to determine jaw position. If we see any alignment or crowding issues, we will talk about them with you and come up with the best plan of care. If everything looks good, we’ll invite you to return for periodic check ups so we can monitor tooth and jaw development and address any issues at just the right time for your child.

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Are There Multiple Options for Braces?

There are a few options when it comes to braces based on what issues need to be addressed and your child’s lifestyle. With traditional braces, metal brackets are glued to each tooth and connected with metal wires. The pressure from the wire pulls the teeth and jaw to their proper position slowly over time. With traditional metal braces, your child will need to come to the office periodically to get their braces tightened and to monitor progress.

Clear or ceramic braces are similar to traditional braces but instead of metal brackets, they use ceramic. This material mimics the natural color of the teeth, making the braces less noticeable to others. Clear braces are a great option for children who may not want to draw so much attention to their braces.

Self-ligating braces look almost identical to traditional braces, but they use a different mechanism to apply pressure to the teeth. Instead of using elastics or metal ties around the brackets, self-ligating braces utilize a special type of bracket that independently tightens over time. This can make self-ligating braces a bit more comfortable than the traditional braces, and also can cut down on the number of visits to the orthodontist office since manual tightening is not needed.

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Will Braces Impede My Child’s Lifestyle?

In general, braces will not severely impact your child’s life. There are certain changes you will need to make to keep your child’s braces working properly and to maintain good dental hygiene. First, it is important to avoid certain foods while wearing braces. Hard, sticky, or chewy foods tend to break or damage braces, leading to wires poking out or brackets getting dislodged. It is best to leave these foods for when your child gets their braces off, and save yourself from an emergency visit to the orthodontist.

Dental hygiene is always important to keep in mind, but braces do make brushing routines a bit more involved. The brackets of braces tend to attract plaque and buildup, so make sure to encourage your child to pay extra attention to their brushing and flossing. Your orthodontist will give you a special flosser that your child can use to really clean out all the nooks and crannies of their teeth and braces. Keeping up good dental hygiene practices means your child will not only have straighter teeth at the end of their treatment but healthy ones too!

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Jackie H.
Kind staff greeting us as we walked in. A gentleman walking by was very sweet, happy and funny. Come to find out he's the owner. Everyone was amazing! Looking forward to our journey with Farina Orthodontics
Ereka A.
Very friendly and professional , they explained the procedure throughly at our consultation and again when we returned for the day to have the Invisalign placed on my 2 kids mouth. Dr. Farina personally greets you sincerely with a handshake .
It’s a pleasure to work with the whole team .
Response from the owner:We appreciate the wonderful feedback, Ereka, and we're so thankful that you trusted our team with your kids' smiles!
Michael G.
Phenomenal experience at Farina Orthodontics with Dr.Davis! For the first time in a while, I’m not embarrassed to smile, and sometimes can’t stop smiling 😂. Huge thanks to Dr.Davis and staff!
Response from the owner:This is the reason we love what we do, Michael! We couldn't be more excited that you feel so confident with your new smile, and we will pass the awesome feedback on to Dr. Davis and our team.
Tammy F.
I really just cannot express what a wonderful orthodontist, this is. Very very very professional very neat and clean. Everybody is on top of everything. If more companies like this existed the United States would be way better off. Dr Farina has really set the standard. My daughter’s teeth is absolutely beautiful. I never had to say anything the doctors they were always in agreement and even spoke my concerns before I spoke them. A+++++++. Top notch organization. I highly highly recommend you will definitely not go wrong choosing Farina Orthodontist
Response from the owner:We couldn't appreciate your feedback more, Tammy! Thank you so much for trusting our doctors and our team with your daughter's smile.
Alicia H.
Everyone was so nice, and answered all my questions! I really appreciate the staff fitting me in today, despite my personal mixup with the appointment time. Thank you so much. :-)
Response from the owner:We're glad we were able to help, Alicia! We appreciate the positive feedback for our team.
Juan-Carlos
Very satisfied with the results. I was nervous when first starting treatment but after about 1 year and half I couldn't be happier. Trust in the process because with farina you're in good hands. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us with your treatment, Juan-Carlos! We're thrilled that you love your new smile.
Carmen D.
Dr Franco and staff are great and you always feel like they truly care about their patients plan and provide excellent quality care.
Response from the owner:We appreciate the valuable feedback about Dr. Franco and our team, Carmen! Our patients' care is always our top priority.
Fantasia N.
The absolute best Orthodontics ever the staff is super sweet! The office is super clean as well!
they also work with you if you are needing financing our financial coordinator was so amazing...so blessed to find Farina!
Update!!! Braces are off and Dr Davis did an amazing job thank you for everything!
Response from the owner:Congratulations on your awesome new smile, and thanks so much for the great feedback for Dr. Davis and our whole team!
Lisa S.
Dr. Davis is wonderful, she had a challenging case with me and was able to achieve my dental goals. Her chair side manner is calming and reassuring, she’s the best!!
Response from the owner:We are thrilled that you've loved your orthodontic experience with Dr. Davis! We appreciate your trust in our team and the outstanding feedback.
Patrice F.
Love Farina Orthodontic!!! The staff is kind, polite and professional. Dr. Franco explained everything and was very patient. Sabrina added my daughter’s braces and explained what she should expect. I would recommend 10/10!!!
Response from the owner:Your feedback is greatly appreciated, Patrice - thank you!
Amaiya A.
Amazing service, Dr. Farina was very kind and friendly along with all the dental assistants. 100/10 recommend!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Amaiya!
Ruth R.
El Doctor Franco es un Excelente profesional, estoy feliz con los resultados de mi ortodoncia
Response from the owner:Estamos muy contentos de que te encante tu nueva sonrisa, Ruth, y no podríamos estar más de acuerdo contigo sobre el Dr. Franco! Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de dejarnos una reseña.
Lee
El mejor equipo de ortodoncia que existe. Dr. Franco y sus empleados EXELENTES. Los voy a extrañar 😁
Response from the owner:Gracias por los maravillosos comentarios, Lee! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia con el Dr. Franco y nuestro equipo. No dudes en pasar a saludar cuando quieras!
Jessica M.
We absolutely love Dr. Farina's office, both our girls do treatment with them. ❣️😎
Response from the owner:We appreciate your trust in our team, Jessica! Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review.
Wanda G.
Con gran felicidad y agradecimiento hoy culminamos este proceso con mi hija el cual conllevó mucho sacrificio y dedicación de parte nuestra.
Y todo de las manos y excelencia profesional y gran calidad humana del Dr Franco y todo el Staff de Farina Orthodontic
Calidad 100% garantizada,
Lo recomiendo a ojos cerrados.
La felicidad que resalta en el rostro de mi hija no tiene precio.
Muchísimas gracias!!! ✨🤩✨
Response from the owner:Nos sentimos honrados de que haya elegido al Dr. Franco y a nuestro equipo para formar parte del camino hacia la sonrisa de su hija. Su sonrisa es hermosa y la confianza que ha ganado no tiene precio. ¡Gracias por la maravillosa reseña, Wanda!

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