# Orthodontics in Mexico City: treatment options · Gloss Dent > Explore orthodontic options in Mexico City and the factors that shape scope, timing and follow-up. Arrange an assessment at Gloss Dent. Página: https://glossdent.com/en/express-orthodontics Your assessment ## Treatment timing follows the diagnosis Orthodontics changes tooth position and may address how the bite fits together. A small visible concern does not always mean a short course of treatment. Appliance choice, scope and duration require assessment. Discuss your goals and availability with an explanation of the limitations before deciding. It depends on your case ## Can orthodontic treatment be sped up? It depends on what “express” means No method has been solidly shown to shorten a complete orthodontic treatment: not vibration, not lasers, not switching aligners more often. What can be shorter is a limited-scope plan that only aligns the teeth that show. It is a valid option if you know from the start what it corrects and what it does not. | If in your case… | Usually considered… | | --- | --- | | Only your front teeth bother you and your bite is fine | A limited-scope plan may be shorter. Ask in writing what will not be corrected. | | There are bite problems (crossbite, deep bite, teeth sitting far forward) | Complete treatment: correcting only what shows can leave the bite unchanged. | | You are offered vibration | It did not shorten treatment in the 2023 Cochrane review, not even with aligners. | | You are offered low-level laser or light | Somewhat faster in specific phases, with no proven benefit for the complete treatment. | | You are offered minor surgery (corticotomy, piezocision) | Teeth move faster at first, but total treatment time has hardly been measured, and it hurts more during the first few days. | | You are told to switch aligners every 3 days | In one trial it did not shorten treatment and required more refinements. | General criteria from the clinical literature (sources below). They do not replace an assessment: your plan comes from the diagnosis of your own case. What to discuss ## A plan you can understand ### Defined goals Clarify whether the proposal addresses a localized concern or a wider bite problem. ### Individual timing Complexity, biological response and attendance can influence duration. ### Health and retention Hygiene and reviews are part of care. Retainers should be considered when planning the stage after active treatment. Common questions ## Before you decide ### How long does orthodontic treatment usually take? About 20 months on average. It depends on how complex the case is. ### Is express orthodontics worse? Not necessarily. If your case only needs the teeth that show to be aligned, a limited plan may be enough. What matters is that you are told what it does not correct and how it was decided that it is right for you. ### What should I ask before starting? Who is responsible for your case; whether you will have X-rays, photos and a scan; which movements in your plan are the least predictable; what retention you will need; and, if you are offered faster treatment, what evidence there is that it shortens the complete treatment. ## Clinical sources The criteria and figures on this page come from these sources. They are averages from studies, not a promise for any individual case. - [Cochrane 2023: non-surgical methods to speed up orthodontic treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37339352/) - [Cochrane 2015: surgery to speed up orthodontic treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26123284/) - [Chen 2026: piezocision (meta-analysis of trials)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40663172/) - [Brown 2026: changing aligners every 3 or every 7 days (trial)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42631873/) - [Cochrane 2023: retention after orthodontic treatment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37219527/) - [American Association of Orthodontists: alert on orthodontic treatment without an in-person assessment](https://aaoinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AAO_Consumer_Alert_DIY_2018_flier-hl.pdf) ## Arrange an assessment at Gloss Dent Discuss your dental health, goals and treatment options in Mexico City. 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