Orthodontics

Although every orthodontic system may look different, they all part from the same principle and act the same way.

The dental movement is achieved by applying constant pressure on the teeth to pull or push them into the desired position.

To manage successful results, the orthodontist performs a thorough evaluation of the oral cavity. It is done by using dental impressions, clinical intraoral evaluation, and different X-rays exams. This allows him to figure out what would be the best strategy to follow and make an organized plan to ensure the success of the treatment.

When it comes to teeth malpositions, usually the main concern is aesthetics. However, there are a series of negative repercussions caused by teeth malpositions or malocclusions, such as:

Teeth malpositions, such as dental crowding, can make it difficult to have proper oral hygiene. It favors tartar build-up and the development of other diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Same as gums disease, the difficulty to achieve proper oral hygiene can lead to the development of caries, especially between teeth.

Malocclusions can create biting unbalances. It could be reflected as muscle pain or injuries on the jawbone joint.

This type of orthodontics can only be placed and removed by a professional. It is the traditional orthodontics system, and the dental alignment is achieved by brackets bonded to the teeth’ surfaces.

Fixed orthodontics is the most used system, as it enables to perform complex movements, becoming the ideal option to treat severe malocclusions.

This term refers to the use of clear aligners to fix malocclusions.

These are transparent splints that go unnoticed by others through the treatment and can be freely placed and removed by the patient.

This treatment consists of using a set of aligners in sequential order through a determined time. Each aligner will move the teeth a bit until the desired result is achieved.

The planning and fabrication of the aligners are done using digital technology. It allows you to see a preview of the treat

In our clinic, we work with the Invisalign system, which was the first of the contemporary clear aligners and has been proven to be the most efficient and effective.

We use removable appliances on children to help them achieve adequate craniofacial harmony. These orthodontics appliances can be freely placed and removed by the patient.

Moreover, they promote maxillary bone growth to prevent dental crowding.

Help move the teeth into a more favorable position. Thus, they can prevent the need of undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment as a teenager or adult, or decrease the severity of the case, managing to achieve quicker future treatments.