A correct orthodontic treatment in Tijuana gives us the advantage of having oral health, a better looking smile and longer lasting teeth. 

How do I know if I need orthodontic treatment in Tijuana?

Your orthodontist may determine if you require orthodontic treatment in Tijuana, based on a diagnosis according to your clinical history. According to the results, he/she will be able to determine what type of treatment you will need. 

One of the most common signs to detect if we are candidates for an orthodontic treatment in Tijuana are:

• Overbites: The dental crowns of the upper anterior teeth almost completely cover the crowns of the lower teeth.
• Underbite: The patient presents a "bulldog" appearance, either the lower teeth extend too far forward or the upper teeth are positioned too far back.
• Crossbite: It occurs when, when biting normally, the upper teeth do not fall slightly in front of the lower front teeth or slightly outside the lower back teeth.
• Open bite: Space that occurs between the biting surfaces of the anterior teeth when the rest of the teeth are closed on one side or the other.
• Displaced midline: This occurs when the imaginary line that divides the upper anterior teeth in the center is not aligned with that of the lower teeth.
• Spacing: Separations or gaps between teeth as a result of missing teeth or teeth that do not occupy the entire space.
• Crowding: When the teeth are too large to be accommodated in the space provided by the jaws.

How does orthodontic treatment in Tijuana work?

For our orthodontic treatment we can use different types of appliances, these can be fixed or removable. By creating a gentle pressure on the teeth, they allow us to make movements on our teeth and bones. 

There are different types of orthodontic treatment such as: 

• Brackets: This orthodontic treatment consists of placing small metal elements called brackets on your teeth, strategically placed by an orthodontic specialist, which helped with special wires and rubber bands and align your teeth getting an ideal aesthetics and functionality. The treatment requires periodic visits with the orthodontist, to act on the movements in your teeth by changing special wires and rubber bands. Proper orthodontic treatment can prevent future dental problems, since poorly positioned teeth often create an incorrect clash in our bite, which can prevent poor dental hygiene. If teeth are not aligned, we are more at risk of developing cavities and periodontal disease, as well as creating even headaches due to the extra stress on the chewing muscles. A correct orthodontic treatment in Tijuana will help to a good oral health, a better appearance and greater safety.
  
• Self-Ligating Brackets: Orthodontic treatment with self-ligating brackets is an opportunity for those patients who seek to align their teeth but for external reasons can not attend their regular appointments, this technology in Brackets allows us to extend the appointments without stopping the treatment.
• Invisalign: Invisalign orthodontic treatment consists of a series of clear and invisible aligners. Each aligner is made specifically for your teeth. As you change aligners, your teeth will correct their position until the desired alignment is achieved. The treatment is performed digitally, since molds are taken of the patient's teeth, which are then digitized and simulate the movements to be achieved at each stage of the aligner, this is calculated and performed by a specialized technician with the help of software, once simulated the movements to be performed, the sets of aligners to be delivered to the patient are determined, the orthodontist will determine the times of use of each set of aligners and prescribe it to the patient.

Removable appliances include:

• Aligners
• Removable space retainers
• Jaw repositioning appliances
• Lip and cheek separators
• Palate expander
• Removable retainers
• Caps
• Invisalign

At Nakeji Dental we have the most advanced technology to make your orthodontic treatment in Tijuana the best experience.