Orthodontics

Orthopedic and orthodontic treatments consist of  the installation of fixed (braces) and/or functional appliances which remain in place for a period of time that varies according to the type and severity of malocclusion. 
A large percentage of the population have teeth which are not correctly placed in their jawbones, and as a consequence there is an alteration of facial esthetics and chewing ability.
There are different types of malocclusions, which is why a  clinical radiographic study is first done to achieve an exact diagnosis and elaborate the correct treatment plan.
Orthodontic treatments can be started at any age and with a variety of appliances as determined by the orthodontist.  These can be preventive and/or interceptive, which hinder the malocclusion from becoming worse, or corrective appliances which are used to solve the problem definitely.
The patient must assist to his or her appointments periodically, approximately every 4 to 6 weeks, so the orthodontist can do the necessary adjustments and activations to guide and control the movement of the teeth and evaluate treatment progress.
Some patients will need to have tooth extractions performed in order to obtain the necessary space to correctly align the dentition.  Others will need orthognathic surgery, in order to change the position of their jawbones when these have developed aberrantly.
When the treatment is finalized, the appliances are removed and retainers are placed in order to insure and maintain the results.
The average time for an orthodontic treatment is two years.
We would like to invite you to see some of our treatment results in Clinical Cases.