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Braces in Ibi<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The orthodontic system with the longest track record, and also the one that has evolved the most. At our clinic in Ibi we work with metal, ceramic, self-ligating and lingual braces, and we plan every movement before bonding the first bracket.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Finance up to 60 Months<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What are braces and how do they work?<\/h2><\/div>
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Braces are small brackets bonded to the outer surface of each tooth and joined by an archwire. That wire is what transmits the force that moves the teeth. It is the system that can correct practically any malocclusion.<\/p><\/div>

The archwire changes over the course of treatment to apply different movements. Before we start, at our clinic in Ibi we plan every movement before bonding the first bracket<\/strong>, so we know where each tooth has to end up before we start moving it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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They work on their own, all day<\/p><\/div><\/div>

They are fixed to your teeth, so they do not depend on you remembering to put them in. The force is constant.<\/p>

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They handle complex cases<\/p><\/div><\/div>

They allow difficult movements to be controlled with great precision, such as uprighting roots or closing open bites.<\/p>

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There are discreet options too<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Ceramic or sapphire brackets blend in against the tooth, and lingual braces go on the inside and cannot be seen.<\/p>

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Cases we treat<\/p>

Who are braces for?<\/h2><\/div>
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Braces resolve practically any malocclusion, and they are the most predictable option in complex cases. For adults and teenagers alike. At the first visit we study your mouth and tell you honestly whether this is the best option for you, or whether your case is better treated with another system.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crowding and severely rotated teeth<\/h3><\/div>

When teeth overlap one another or are badly rotated, braces offer the finest control to reposition them one by one.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bites that need thorough correction<\/h3><\/div>

Deep overbites, open bites or crossbites: braces allow elastics and other resources to be combined to correct the relationship between the arches.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teenagers and longer treatments<\/h3><\/div>

During growth we can take advantage of changes that are no longer available later on. Because they are fixed, they do not depend on the patient’s day-to-day cooperation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you know you would not be consistent<\/h3><\/div>

With a removable appliance the result depends on wearing it for the hours indicated. If that worries you, a fixed system takes that pressure off you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Types of braces we use<\/h2><\/div>
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Not all braces are the same, nor do they serve the same purpose. At our dental clinic in Ibi<\/a> we work with every type, so Dr Espuelas chooses the one best suited to your case and not the only one he has available. These are the two most common options.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Which one suits you best?<\/div>\n
\n Metal braces<\/span>\n the classic choice<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Ceramic braces<\/span>\n ceramic or sapphire<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Material<\/div>\n
Medical-grade stainless steel<\/span><\/div>\n
Ceramic or sapphire, tooth-coloured<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Visibility<\/div>\n
They show, it is the most recognisable system<\/span><\/div>\n
Far less visible<\/strong>, although the wire can be seen close up<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Strength<\/div>\n
The highest, they withstand heavy forces<\/span><\/div>\n
Somewhat more fragile with hard foods<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital planning before we start<\/div>\n
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S\u00ed<\/strong>, always<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Fixed: they do not depend on your consistency<\/div>\n
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Indicative cost<\/div>\n
The most affordable option<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Slightly higher<\/strong> because of the material<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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They suit you better if<\/div>\n
You want effectiveness at the best price<\/span><\/div>\n
You want a fixed system but a discreet one<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

You do not have to choose. At your first assessment Dr Espuelas studies your case and recommends the type of bracket that suits you best.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Real cases<\/p>

Before and after with braces<\/h2><\/div>
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These are real cases of patients treated with braces at our clinic in Ibi. The durations are indicative: every case depends on its starting point.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Case 1 \u00b7 Ceramic braces<\/p>\n

Closing gaps between teeth<\/h3>\n

Adult patient. Closure of diastemas in the upper arch and levelling of the bite, around 12 months.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Case 2 \u00b7 Ceramic braces<\/p>\n

Class II and moderate crowding<\/h3>\n

Adult patient. Full correction in 18 months with low-friction ceramic braces.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Case 3 \u00b7 Metal braces<\/p>\n

Severe crowding with displaced canines<\/h3>\n

Adult patient. The upper canines were out of the arch for lack of space; full alignment in around 20 months.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

* Individual results. Photographs of real patients from our clinic, published with their consent and edited to improve sharpness. Durations are indicative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Santiago Espuelas<\/p>

Who will carry out my treatment?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fixed orthodontics is the foundation of my speciality. Behind every smile we treat there is a precise diagnosis, digital planning and personal follow-up at every visit.<\/p><\/div>

I am Dr Santiago Espuelas, co-director of Cl\u00ednica Dental Hern\u00e1ndez & Espuelas and an orthodontic specialist from the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, where I completed the Master’s in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. I have taken part in international congresses of the European Orthodontic Society. Mastering both fixed and removable orthodontics allows me to offer you the treatment your case genuinely needs, not the only one I have available.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Testimonials<\/p>

What do our patients say?<\/h2><\/div>
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At Hern\u00e1ndez & Espuelas every patient has a different story, but they all share one thing: they came in with a question or a problem and left with a solution. Here is what they tell us themselves.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A 10 out of 10 experience at Hern\u00e1ndez & Espuelas! I recently had a dental cleaning and finished my Invisalign treatment to align my smile, and I could not be happier or more satisfied.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Great treatment and extremely attentive to any question you may have. Thank you, keep it up!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Everything was excellent. The treatment was perfect and the staff first-rate: they look after you so that you feel at ease.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How we do it<\/p>

Step by step through treatment with braces<\/h2><\/div>
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We take you through the process from start to finish so that you arrive at your first appointment without a single doubt.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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First visit free<\/h3>\n

We examine your mouth, assess whether braces are the best option for your case and answer all your questions. With no obligation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Study and digital planning<\/h3>\n

With the intraoral scanner we digitise your mouth without uncomfortable impressions and design the movement of your teeth. From that we plan the final position of each tooth and the sequence of archwires.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Fitting the brackets<\/h3>\n

We bond the brackets one by one and fit the first archwire. The appointment takes a little longer than usual and does not hurt. Before you leave we explain how to brush with them and which foods are best avoided.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Check-ups and adjustments<\/h3>\n

We check that everything is progressing as planned. At each visit we change or adjust the archwire to apply the planned movements. Dr Espuelas sees you personally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Removal and retention<\/h3>\n

If needed, we fine-tune the last details. When we finish we fit a retainer so that your new smile stays stable in the long term. Work done well lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Any questions?<\/p>

Frequently asked questions about braces<\/h2><\/div>
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