Frequently asked questions

At C. La Paz 104, Int. 104, Centro, 37000 León de los Aldama, Guanajuato, Mexico.

I see patients by appointment. Message me on WhatsApp at +52 477 813 0981 or call the office at +52 477 714 9931, tell me what you need, and I'll give you a day and time.

It depends on each mouth. The price comes out of the exam and diagnosis, and you know it before any treatment starts.

Yes. Children's dentistry is a core part of my practice: prevention, corrective treatment and jaw orthopedics that guide how the facial bones grow from an early age.

Traditional braces, clear braces and invisible aligners, for children, teens and adults.

Dental implants, with or without a crown, and fixed, removable or complete prosthetics. At your visit we look at which one fits your case.

Yes. Prosthetics, crowns and appliances are designed and made in my own lab, with no middleman.

Yes. I can see you in English, and this site is in English too.

It depends on how much the teeth need to move and on your age. I give you an estimate at the assessment, once I've seen your bite.

Both straighten teeth. Braces stay on and handle almost anything; aligners barely show and come off to eat, but you have to wear them all day. I'll tell you which fits your case.

No. Orthodontics works for adults as long as the gums and bone are healthy.

The earlier the better. With kids I can use jaw orthopedics to guide growth and avoid longer treatment later.

It depends on the appliance and how long treatment takes. I give you the full estimate at your assessment, before we start.

The most common signs are strong pain or pain that wakes you up, lingering sensitivity to cold or heat, pain when biting and swollen gums. Only an exam confirms it.

It's done under local anesthesia. What hurts most is the infected tooth before treatment; the root canal is what takes that pain away.

Whenever possible, keeping your own tooth beats replacing it. If it can't be saved, there are options like implants or prosthetics.

Usually the tooth is restored with a filling or a crown, especially molars, so it doesn't crack.

It depends on the tooth and how many canals it has. I give you the price after the exam, before we start.

A post placed in the jawbone that works as an artificial root. A crown goes on top that looks and works like a tooth.

Anyone with enough bone and healthy gums. I confirm it at the assessment; sometimes the gums need treatment first.

An implant doesn't touch the neighboring teeth; a bridge rests on them. I explain which fits your case and budget.

Placement is done under local anesthesia. Afterward there may be some discomfort for a few days, managed with the instructions I give you.

It depends on whether it has a crown, the material and whether anything else is needed first. I give you the full estimate at your assessment.

Done in the office after an exam, it's a safe procedure. You may feel some sensitivity for a few days, which goes away on its own.

It depends on your habits. Coffee, tea, soda and tobacco stain teeth faster.

No. A cleaning removes tartar and surface stains; whitening lightens the color of the tooth itself.

No. It only lightens natural teeth, which is why it's worth checking your restorations first.

I give you the price at the exam, once I know whether you need a cleaning first.

With good care they last for years. It helps not to bite hard objects and to keep up with your cleanings.

In some cases the tooth needs a little preparation. I explain at the assessment what that means in your case.

Each material has pros in price, durability and finish. I explain which suits your teeth and budget.

If there are cavities, inflamed gums or heavy wear, that has to be treated first.

It depends on the material and how many you need. I give you the estimate at your assessment.

When a tooth is badly damaged, cracked, or after a root canal, especially on molars.

Cosmetic crowns are made in the shade of your teeth so they look natural.

With good hygiene and checkups, many years.

Because the crown is made here with no middleman, and I check the fit before placing it.

It depends on the material and the tooth. I give you the price at your assessment.

It depends on how many teeth are missing and the condition of the rest. At the assessment I walk you through the options and their trade-offs.

A bridge rests on the neighboring teeth and is usually faster; an implant doesn't touch them. I'll tell you which fits your case.

Since I make it in my own lab, it doesn't depend on anyone else. I give you a timeline once I know which type you need.

Often it can be adjusted or repaired. Bring it in and I'll take a look.

It depends on the type and the material. I give you the estimate at your assessment.

The earlier the better: as soon as the first teeth come in, they can have their first checkup.

Yes. A cavity in a baby tooth hurts, gets infected and can affect the tooth coming in underneath.

Treatment for growing children that guides how the jaw bones develop and prevents bigger bite problems later.

Let me know ahead of time. I work calmly, explain everything and we start with the simplest part.

I give you the price when you book, based on what your child needs.

Generally every six months, though if you have gum problems I may suggest more often.

Usually not. If you have sensitivity or a lot of tartar it can be a little uncomfortable, and we take it slow.

It removes surface stains but doesn't change the color of the tooth. That's what whitening is for.

No: it's usually a sign of inflammation from plaque or tartar. A cleaning and good hygiene almost always fix it.

I give you the price when you book. If you need anything else, I tell you before doing it.

No. They come out when they hurt, get infected, come in crooked or have no room. If they come in fine and can be cleaned, they stay.

It's done under local anesthesia. Afterward there may be some discomfort for a few days, managed with the instructions I give you.

I give you instructions: what to eat, how to clean the area and what to avoid the first days so it heals well.

Depending on the case, an implant, a bridge or a removable prosthetic. I explain the options.

It depends on how the tooth is positioned. I give you the price after the exam.

It's matched to the shade of your tooth, so it barely shows.

With good hygiene and checkups, years. Biting hard things or grinding your teeth wears it faster.

A filling works when the damage is small or medium. If the tooth is badly broken down, a crown protects it better. I'll tell you which after the exam.

Usually not. If the cavity is deep I use local anesthesia.

It depends on the size and how many surfaces of the tooth it covers. I give you the price at the exam.

A full check of your teeth, gums and bite, the diagnosis and a treatment plan with its cost.

Generally every six months, together with your cleaning.

Yes. You know the plan and the cost before any treatment, and you decide.

If you have previous dental X-rays or records, bring them. They help me see how your mouth has changed.

I tell you the price when you book.

Treatment for growing children that guides how the jaw bones develop to prevent and correct bite problems.

No. Orthodontics moves the teeth; orthopedics guides how the bones grow. They're often combined.

The earlier the better, because orthopedics works while the bones are still growing.

It depends on the case. Sometimes orthopedics avoids or shortens later orthodontic treatment.

It depends on the appliance and how long treatment takes. I give you the estimate after examining your child.

Because the piece is made here and I check it before it goes in. If anything needs adjusting, it gets done without waiting on an outside lab.

Fixed, removable and complete prosthetics, crowns and custom appliances.

Often it can. Bring it in and I'll take a look.

It doesn't depend on anyone else, so I control the timing. I tell you once I know which piece you need.

It depends on the type and material. I give you the estimate at your assessment.