Patient guide
Orthodontics in Granada: clear aligners or braces
The two main routes to straighten teeth are clear aligners such as Invisalign and fixed braces. Neither is better in the abstract: the choice depends on your case, on how consistently you will wear them and on the plan that comes out of the study.
Aligners are removable, practically invisible and avoid the rubbing and loose wires of fixed appliances; in exchange they depend entirely on you wearing them the prescribed hours. Braces do not depend on your consistency because they are fixed, and they remain the reference for certain movements.
We work with both techniques. If your case suits braces better, we say so: we would rather give an honest recommendation than fit whatever is fashionable. And if visibility worries you, tell us at the study and we will look at what options fit your case.
How it starts: the orthodontic study with 3D scanning
It all starts with a study: we scan your mouth with the intraoral scanner, obtain an exact 3D map in seconds and plan the movement of each tooth on it. At MiD the first visit and that digital diagnosis are free.
Once the plan is set you will see a simulation of the intended path before starting, and you receive a fixed quote. No paste moulds, and no starting without knowing where you are going.
How long orthodontics takes and how often you come in
The average Invisalign treatment at MiD runs nine to eighteen months, though it depends directly on the complexity of the case: at the first visit we give you a realistic indicative timeline, not a brochure figure.
With aligners, check-ups are more spaced out than with fixed braces, because there are no wires to adjust or brackets to re-bond. With braces, visits are more frequent and you should allow for the odd extra one if something comes loose.
Does orthodontics hurt? What you actually feel
With aligners what you feel is pressure during the first days of each new tray, not pain: it is the sensation of the tooth moving. With braces it is common to feel discomfort after each adjustment and, at the beginning, some rubbing on lips or cheeks.
In either case, if something bothers you more than expected or a part breaks, we check it. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether you should come in.
Orthodontics for adults: it is never too late
Most adult patients we see in central Granada arrive with the same doubt: whether it is worth it at their age. Orthodontics has no upper age limit; what does matter is the state of the gums and bone, and that is assessed before anything is proposed.
That is why the study always covers the health of your mouth, not just the position of the teeth. If there is a gum to treat or a cavity pending, it is resolved before any tooth is moved.
