Orthodontics in Medellín: braces and clear aligners
Orthodontic treatment in Medellín requires both a movement plan and follow-up you can maintain. Review the Las Vegas and Calle 19A locations in El Poblado and coordinate an assessment with the city’s orthodontic team.
Follow-up in El Poblado with a clearly assigned team and location
Two clinic pages to compare in El Poblado
Las Vegas and Calle 19A have separate clinic pages. Review their details and confirm which one you should attend: being in the same area does not mean every appointment, appliance or clinician is interchangeable between them.
If you travel from elsewhere in the metropolitan area
Explain where you travel from and how regularly you can return. Ask about reviews and what to do if a bracket comes loose or an aligner stops fitting. Your plan needs to cover these situations as well as initial fitting.
Conventional braces, self-ligating and aesthetic options in Medellín
Your assessment separates your concerns from the movements your bite needs. The orthodontist explains the material, closure mechanism and appliance prescription; these are distinct characteristics.
Conventional bracket
The wire is secured with elastic or metal ligatures. It can be used for different movements; suitability is discussed after diagnosis.
Self-ligating bracket
An integrated door or clip retains the wire. It can simplify wire handling and offer advantages in selected cases; it does not guarantee pain-free treatment or a fixed completion time.
Roth and MBT: both prescriptions can use conventional or self-ligating closure. A photograph does not identify the prescription. You can also ask about aesthetic brackets, including conventional and self-ligating sapphire options; the available model and its suitability are confirmed individually.
Invisalign, Smartee and Colombian-made aligners in Medellín
These options are used within our network. Ask the city’s orthodontic team which system and plan are available for your case. The proposed brand, reviews, possible refinements and retention should be identified in your treatment proposal.
Daily wear and reviews
Aligners are worn and changed according to your orthodontist’s instructions and may require attachments or elastics. Being removable does not mean you can stop wearing them or advance to another tray without guidance.
Braces or aligners
The decision considers the required movements, oral health and your ability to follow instructions. Compare the complete plan and its limitations, rather than appearance alone.
Conventional braces, self-ligating braces or clear aligners?
Compare how each option fits into your treatment. Invisalign and Smartee are brands; Colombian-made aligners are other available systems. The orthodontist confirms the proposed brand, appliance and plan.
| What to compare | Conventional braces | Self-ligating braces | Clear aligners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire or tray | Wire held with elastic or metal ligatures. | Wire retained by a built-in door or clip. | Removable, personalised trays. |
| Appearance | Metal or aesthetic materials, including sapphire. | Metal or aesthetic versions, depending on the system. | Clear trays; attachments or elastics may also be visible. |
| Removal | Fixed to the teeth during treatment. | Fixed to the teeth during treatment. | Removed for eating and cleaning as instructed. |
| Hygiene | Careful brushing around brackets and between teeth. | Careful cleaning around the clip and between teeth. | Clean the teeth and trays; removal does not replace hygiene. |
| Reviews | Adjustments and monitoring according to the plan. | Wire changes, clip checks and monitoring according to the plan. | Fit and movement checks; refinements if indicated. |
| Daily commitment | Follow dietary, hygiene and elastic instructions. | Follow dietary, hygiene and elastic instructions. | Follow the prescribed wear time and tray-change schedule. |
| Treatment time | Depends on diagnosis, movements and response. | Depends on the complete plan; the clip alone does not set a completion date. | Depends on the case, prescribed wear and possible refinements. |
| Periodontal history | Requires disease control and an individually planned force system. | May be an option after periodontal assessment, with adapted forces and monitoring. | Suitability depends on periodontal support, required movements and monitoring. |
| What to compare in your quote | Fitting, reviews, repairs, removal and retention. | Appliance model, reviews, repairs, removal and retention. | Brand and plan, trays, attachments, refinements and retention. |
On mobile, swipe the table sideways to see all options. Roth and MBT are appliance prescriptions: either can be combined with conventional or self-ligating closure.
Clinic locations for an orthodontic assessment in Medellín
Review the clinic pages and confirm the location, clinician and availability before travelling. Being part of the network does not mean every appliance or procedure is offered at every office.
Las Vegas · El Poblado
Review the office location and contact details. The team confirms your appointment and follow-up location.
Calle 19A · El Poblado
Review the office location and contact details. The team confirms your appointment and follow-up location.
How to organise treatment in Medellín
Tell us your concerns
Mention crowding, spacing, bite changes or earlier treatment. If you already wear an appliance, explain this when requesting an appointment.
Bring existing records
Share relevant medication, medical history and gum treatment. The orthodontist decides which photographs, models or radiographs are needed; avoid repeating imaging without an indication.
Review the plan and schedule
Ask about goals, alternatives, reviews and unexpected problems. Confirm who will make adjustments, where appointments take place and the costs of each phase.
Maintain the result
After active tooth movement, retention and reviews remain part of the plan. Your retainer schedule is individualised.
Bite function and gum health
Orthodontics also has functional goals. Tooth contacts and the support provided by gums and bone are considered together. Bone loss or periodontitis requires assessment and disease control first; in selected cases, orthodontic movements can be coordinated with periodontal care using appropriate forces and monitoring.
Self-ligating appliances may form part of that individual plan. The bracket type alone does not guarantee protection of every root or replace periodontal monitoring.
Orthodontic treatment with controlled periodontal disease
A history of periodontitis or bone loss does not automatically rule out orthodontics. The team assesses whether the disease is stable and whether the planned movements are appropriate for the remaining support.
Control gum disease
Periodontal assessment, treatment where needed and a personalised maintenance plan.
Plan the movements
The orthodontist and periodontist coordinate forces, goals and appliance choice. Self-ligating brackets may form part of the plan.
Monitor throughout treatment
Gum condition, tooth mobility, hygiene and treatment response are checked; the plan is adjusted when required.
Clinical reference: EFP guideline on interdisciplinary treatment of stage IV periodontitis.
Braces and orthodontic treatment costs in Medellín
Cost depends on the diagnosis, appliance and services included throughout treatment. Ask for a written proposal distinguishing the initial payment from the expected total, so you can compare plans with equivalent coverage.
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Assessment and records | Consultation and indicated records; what is included and what is charged separately. |
| Appliance or system | Bracket type or aligner brand and plan; fitting or delivery. |
| Reviews and problems | Appointments, adjustments, repairs, replacements and arrangements if treatment takes longer. |
| Retention | Appliance removal, retainers and subsequent reviews. |
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Orthodontists from our team in Medellín
Care is provided by the orthodontists from our team in Medellín. Your assessment considers tooth alignment, bite function, gum health and the reviews you can attend. The assigned specialist and clinic are confirmed when booking.
Dr. Johanna Calderón and the clinic team
Dr. Johanna Calderón specialises in Periodontics and Osseointegration. Orthodontic treatment is delivered by the orthodontic team in each city; the responsible clinician and availability are confirmed when booking.
Orthodontic cases from our clinic
Individual clinical results. Photographs are shown without retouching the teeth or tissues. Outcomes vary according to each patient’s condition and treatment.
Questions about orthodontic care in Medellín
Can I have orthodontic treatment if I have gum disease or bone loss?
Yes, in selected cases. Periodontal disease must first be treated and controlled. The periodontist and orthodontist then assess bone support, tooth mobility and the movements required before deciding whether treatment can begin.
Self-ligating brackets may be an option within that individual plan. Appropriate forces, oral hygiene, periodontal maintenance and monitoring remain essential throughout orthodontic treatment. The appliance does not replace disease control.
Are Las Vegas and Calle 19A the same clinic?
They are separate clinic listings within the network. Confirm your appointment address and assigned clinician before travelling, and agree where follow-up visits will take place.
Can I choose self-ligating or sapphire braces?
You can explain your preferences. The orthodontist considers the required movements, oral health, appliance characteristics and availability before recommending an option.
Are Invisalign and all clear aligners the same?
Invisalign and Smartee are brands. Clear aligners are a category that also includes Colombian-made systems. Confirm which brand and plan are specified in your proposal.
How long does treatment take?
Duration is estimated after assessment and varies with the movements, biological response and adherence to instructions. No bracket type guarantees a universal completion date.
Is orthodontics only cosmetic?
It can also address tooth position and contacts for functional objectives. Assessment identifies what can be improved and whether other dental disciplines need to be involved.
How do I request an appointment?
Contact our central WhatsApp at +57 314 602 4619 and mention the city, your concerns and preferred location. Confirm the clinician, address and availability before travelling.
Experiences with the clinic’s care
Reviews describe experiences with the clinic and different dental disciplines. They are not presented as orthodontic-only results or as reviews exclusively from patients in this city.
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National information and care in other cities
Read the Orthodontics in Colombia guide: appliances, aligners and evidence →
The national guide provides the detailed treatment overview; this page helps organise local assessment and follow-up. Treatment suitability is confirmed at consultation.
