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Braces in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Traditional metal and ceramic braces for kids, teens, and adults in Bay Harbor Islands. Dr. Haratz and our team build a treatment plan around your child’s bite and your family’s schedule, with in-office adjustments timed around school pickup.
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Meet Our Doctors
Traditional braces remain one of the most reliable ways to correct crowding, spacing, and bite problems, especially for growing smiles and more complex cases. At Haratz Dental in Aventura, we treat patients from Bay Harbor Islands as part of our broader cosmetic dentistry services, with brackets and wires custom-fitted for each patient. It’s a short drive across the Shepard Broad Causeway from Bay Harbor Islands to our Aventura office, and many families build orthodontic visits around drop-off and pickup at Ruth K. Broad K-8.
Braces are often the better fit for younger patients who are still growing, and for cases involving significant crowding, spacing, or bite misalignment that clear aligners aren’t designed to correct. Dr. Haratz and Dr. Maya evaluate each smile individually, including many students from Bay Harbor Islands schools, to recommend whether braces or another option will get the best result. If your case is milder, ask us about the alternative to braces for teens we also offer.
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Traditional Braces

Built for Growing Smiles
in Bay Harbor Islands

Braces use a system of brackets bonded to each tooth and connected by an archwire, which our team adjusts gradually to guide teeth into their correct position. Unlike removable trays, braces work around the clock, which makes them a dependable option for younger patients and children who may not consistently wear or track removable aligners. Most patients come in for a checkup and adjustment every four to six weeks so we can tighten wires and make small corrections as the bite improves. Because Bay Harbor Islands is compact and walkable, many parents pair these appointments with errands along Kane Concourse or a stop before school pickup. The American Dental Association recognizes fixed braces as a longstanding option dentists use to correct crowding, spacing, and bite concerns.

"Braces use brackets and wires bonded to the teeth to guide them into place over time."

Your Care Team

Meet the Doctors Behind Your Braces Care

Our philosophy is simple: treat every patient with care, knowledge, and love. We’re here to build a long-term relationship with you and your family.
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Founder & Owner

Dr. Adela Haratz

Over 40 years creating beautiful smiles. A pioneering aesthetic and scientific authority in dental artistry.
  • American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Continuing Education Leader
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Cosmetic & General

Dr. Michael Maya

A North Miami Beach native dedicated to providing excellent dental care to his community.
  • Boston University Goldman School
  • Wyckoff Heights Residency
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Oral Surgery

Dr. Matthew Rand

“My passion is creating bright new smiles for patients of all ages.”
  • University of Michigan Medical School
  • AAOMS Member
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Braces vs. Clear Aligners

Both approaches straighten teeth effectively. Traditional braces are often the more dependable choice for younger patients and more complex bites, so here is where each tends to shine.

FeatureTraditional BracesBrackets and WiresClear AlignersRemovable Trays
AppearanceVisible metal or ceramic bracketsClear and less noticeable
RemovableNo, fixed for the full treatmentYes, for eating and cleaning
Best suited forMild through severe and complex casesMild to moderate cases
Daily disciplineWorks continuously, no daily wear time to trackRequires 20 to 22 hours of wear a day
Daily cleaningExtra care needed around bracketsBrush and floss as usual
Typical timelineOften 18 to 24 monthsAbout 12 to 18 months
Good fit for kidsDoesn't rely on a child remembering to wear traysBest once a patient reliably wears them daily

For milder cases where a discreet, removable option fits a busy schedule, clear aligners may be worth discussing at your consultation.

Our Approach

Your Braces Treatment
Step by Step

The process starts with a consultation and full exam, where our dentist reviews your child's bite, takes images, and confirms whether braces are the right fit. If so, we take impressions or a digital scan and use them to plan bracket placement before your next visit.

At the bonding appointment, brackets are attached to each tooth and connected with an archwire. From there, patients return roughly every four to six weeks so we can tighten the wire, swap bands or elastics if needed, and track how the bite is moving. These short visits are easy to fit around school pickup for Bay Harbor Islands families.

Once the teeth have reached their new position, the braces come off and a retainer takes over to hold the results in place. Our doctor will let you know how often the retainer needs to be worn going forward.

"The first step to getting braces is scheduling a consultation with our dentist."

Our Approach

The Pros and
Cons of Braces

Traditional braces have real advantages, especially for more complex bites and younger patients who are still growing. Because they're bonded in place, there's nothing to lose, forget, or leave in a lunchbox, which makes them a practical option for kids and early teens juggling school and activities.

The tradeoff is that brackets and wires are visible, and certain foods, like sticky candy, popcorn, and hard pretzels, need to be avoided to protect the hardware. Brushing and flossing also take a little more time and attention around the brackets, though our team will walk you through tools like interdental brushes and floss threaders that make it manageable.

"Because braces are bonded in place, there is nothing removable to lose, forget, or leave behind at school."

Our Approach

Caring for
Your Braces

Good habits make a real difference in how smoothly treatment goes. Because braces are fixed in place for the length of treatment, a bit of extra care at home each day helps prevent broken brackets, stained enamel, and slower progress.

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Brushing With Braces

Brush after every meal if possible, angling the brush along the gumline and around each bracket to clear away trapped food. A soft-bristle brush or an interdental brush can reach spots a regular toothbrush misses.

Sticky, hard, or extra-chewy foods, think caramel, ice, and hard rolls, should be avoided since they can bend wires or pop off a bracket. If a bracket comes loose or a wire starts poking, call our office so we can take a look.

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Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene

Flossing takes a little more patience with wires in the way, but a floss threader or orthodontic flosser makes it manageable. Plan on flossing at least once a day to clear plaque from between teeth and around brackets.

Keep up with regular cleanings and checkups so your dentist can confirm everything is tracking well and catch any loose hardware early.

"Taking good care of braces at home makes a real difference in how smoothly treatment goes."

Traditional Braces

Is Braces the Right Fit?

Families in Bay Harbor Islands often recognize a few common signs before choosing braces over other options. You, or your child, may be a strong candidate for traditional braces if the following describe your situation.

  • Your child is still growing and has most or all of their permanent teeth
  • The bite shows a noticeable overbite, underbite, or crossbite
  • You want a fixed option that works around the clock without daily responsibility
  • Your teeth and gums are healthy and ready to begin treatment

If several of these describe your family's situation, braces may be the more dependable path. A consultation at our Aventura office, a short drive from Bay Harbor Islands over the Shepard Broad Causeway, will confirm it for certain.

Aftercare

Braces Treatment
Time in Bay Harbor Islands

Only a dentist can reasonably predict how long treatment with braces will take. The complexity of the bite, how consistently a patient follows care instructions, and age are all factors. On average, comprehensive treatment with traditional braces runs about 18 to 24 months, somewhat longer than clear aligner treatment, though many simpler cases finish sooner.

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Keeping regular adjustment appointments and following instructions on rubber bands or other attachments helps treatment stay on schedule. Missed appointments or damaged brackets can add time, so let our staff know right away if a wire pokes or a bracket comes loose.

"Only a dentist can reasonably predict how long treatment with braces will take."

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Braces Cost, Insurance, and Financing

We accept most PPO insurance plans including Delta, Aetna, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry, plus our in-house membership plan.
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An Honest Assessment

When Braces Are the Better Choice

Clear aligners work well for some smiles, but they have real limits. In these situations, traditional braces are usually the more dependable option for younger patients and more complex bites.

  • Significant crowding, rotations, or large bite corrections
  • Skeletal jaw discrepancies that need more control than trays can provide
  • Untreated tooth decay or gum disease that needs to be resolved first

The only way to know for certain is a personalized evaluation. We'll give you an honest recommendation built around your child's smile and your family's routine, even when that means considering clear aligners instead.

Braces FAQs

The cost depends on the complexity of the case and the length of treatment. In South Florida, comprehensive traditional braces treatment generally ranges from about $3,500 to $7,500. We give you an exact estimate at your consultation and review insurance and financing options with you.
Many PPO plans include an orthodontic benefit that helps cover braces, often with a lifetime maximum. We accept most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare, and we help you understand your benefits before you begin.
Most patients complete treatment in about 18 to 24 months, though timelines vary with the complexity of the bite and how consistently a patient follows care instructions. Keeping regular adjustment appointments helps treatment stay on schedule.
Most patients feel some soreness or pressure for a few days after brackets are placed or wires are adjusted, which is a normal sign that teeth are shifting. Over-the-counter pain relief and softer foods for a day or two usually help.
Many patients start braces in their early teens once most permanent teeth have come in, though the right age varies by case. During a consultation, Dr. Haratz and Dr. Maya evaluate your child’s bite and development to recommend the right time to begin.
Brush after meals, floss daily using a floss threader or orthodontic flosser, and avoid sticky, hard, or extra-chewy foods that can damage brackets and wires. Keep up with regular dental visits so we can check that everything is tracking well and catch any loose brackets early.
Take the Next Step

Transform Your Smile
With Haratz Dental

Traditional braces treatment at Haratz Dental typically spans 18 to 24 months, and many simpler cases finish sooner. Throughout treatment, we schedule adjustment visits every four to six weeks to keep your bite tracking correctly, timed to work around school pickup for families in Bay Harbor Islands. With over 40 years of cosmetic dental experience, multilingual care in English, Spanish, and Hebrew, and a calm, spa-like setting, Dr. Haratz and our team make orthodontic treatment comfortable from start to finish.

Ready to find out if braces are right for your child, or for you? Schedule a consultation with our Aventura team today through our contact form.

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