Our teeth play an essential role in our lives. They chew and digest food, allow us to speak clearly, provide shape to our face, and most importantly, radiate joy from our bright smiles.     The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)  reports 92 percent of adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have tooth decay. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among adults from 35 to 44 years old, 69 percent are  missing teeth  because of decay.  Thankfully, the advancement of dental technology has produced several dental solutions for missing teeth.   Below, Dr. Sonia Olivares and her team at  iSmile Doral  discuss the most prominent  options for replacing missing teeth .   1. Dental Implants Dental Implants provide the most durability, strength and effectiveness. A dental implant is a surgical procedure in which a titanium fixture, usually in the shape of a screw, is implanted into the jaw bone to permanently replace a missing or hopelessly damaged toot

Clear aligners and braces are the two orthodontic solutions that can help realignment your teeth, fix in-between teeth gaps, and improve your bite. But the question is, which one is the best teeth straightening choice suitable for your personal dental need.  Here Dr. Sonia Olivares of  iSmile Coral Gables  will help you by discussing the differences between clear aligners and braces so you can differentiate and decide which dental treatment is best and perfect for your smile. What are braces? Braces are the traditional teeth realignment procedure, mostly performed on children and teenagers. They are the metal or porcelain brackets bonded and interconnected by an archwire, to slowly shift the teeth according to a predetermined plan. Through slight but steady pressure application the teeth move into their optimal position. 1.Visibility Traditional metal braces  come with a silvery metal bracket that is attached to your teeth, together with brackets having a metal archwire. Braces are vis