Orthodontist in Cancun
Self-ligating, clear or metal braces, with a specialist orthodontist. Because wearing braces is also in style.
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Straight teeth show when you smile, and they also help when you bite. At Smile & Align, your orthodontic care is led by Dr. Lorenny Tinjacá, specialist orthodontist and clinical director. We correct crooked, crowded or spaced teeth and bite problems with self-ligating, clear or metal braces, or with Invisalign aligners, depending on what suits each patient. Treatment usually takes between one and two years.
What does orthodontics correct?
The position of your teeth and the way you bite. It isn't only cosmetic: a well-aligned bite is easier to clean and wears your teeth less.
The types of braces we offer
Self-ligating
A small clip holds the wire, with no colored bands. There's less friction, adjustment visits are shorter and they are easier to clean. We use the Damon system.
Clear
Tooth-colored, so they show much less. They can also be self-ligating. They are the most popular choice among adults who work with the public.
Traditional metal
The classic ones, with bands that are changed at every visit. They work very well and are the most affordable option.
Don't want braces? With Invisalign your teeth move with clear aligners that you take out to eat.
Braces or Invisalign?
Both work. Which one suits you depends on your case and your daily life, and we tell you at the consultation.
- Braces: they work 24 hours a day without you having to remember anything, and they handle complex cases very well.
- Invisalign: they barely show and you take them out to eat and brush, but you have to wear them 20 to 22 hours a day.
How treatment works, step by step
- You message usWe book your consultation on WhatsApp.
- Consultation and records3D scan with iTero (no putty), photos, and panoramic and lateral X-rays. If your case calls for it, a CT scan as well.
- Your plan, in writingWhich type of braces, how long it will take and the cost, before you start.
- PlacementWe bond the braces in one visit. It doesn't hurt; you feel pressure for the first few days.
- Check-upsVisits every 4 weeks to adjust the wire.
- Removal and retentionWe remove the braces, polish your teeth and give you retainers (fixed or Vivera) so your teeth don't move.
Who looks after you
Dr. Lorenny Tinjacá
Orthodontist · Founder and clinical director of Smile & Align
- SpecialtyOrthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics, Instituto Mexicano de Ortodoncia, León (2014–2016)
- Dental degreeUniversidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela (2004–2010)
- Professional licenseCédula 12775690
- ExperienceMore than 15 years in practice
- InvisalignTop Doctor in Mexico three years running · Vivera Ambassador
- RecognitionCaracol de Oro Trophy, SIISDET (Bogotá, 2025)
- LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
What patients say
“I am currently Lorenny's patient with conventional braces, and I have seen incredible changes in a short time.”
“Very attentive, the braces process is going quickly and the views are really cool.”
“2 years in treatment with her and I loved the results. One of the best in Cancun.”
How much do braces cost in Cancun?
There's a starting price, but the total varies a lot from one case to another.
What it depends on
- The type of braces: metal, clear or self-ligating.
- How far your teeth have to move.
- How long treatment takes.
What the consultation includes
- An exam with the orthodontist.
- 3D scan with iTero, no putty.
- Photos and panoramic and lateral X-rays; a CT scan if needed.
- Your plan in writing: type of braces, duration and cost.
- It costs MXN 1,000.
From10,000MXN
This is the starting price for braces.
The exact cost, in writing, before you start.
Payment plans: up to 12 interest-free monthly payments with all banks. Financing is also available.
Book a consultationFrequently asked questions
How much do braces cost in Cancun?
From MXN 10,000. The total depends on the type of braces (metal, clear or self-ligating), how far your teeth have to move and how long treatment takes. At the consultation, which costs MXN 1,000, we give you the exact cost in writing. You can pay in up to 12 interest-free monthly payments with all banks, or with financing.
How long does treatment with braces take?
It depends on the case. Between one and two years is the most common. At the consultation we give you an estimated time for your case.
What are self-ligating braces?
They are braces that hold the wire with a small clip instead of elastic bands. That means no bands to change at each visit, and adjustments go faster.
Do braces hurt?
Getting them put on doesn't hurt. For the first few days, and after each adjustment, you feel pressure or sensitive teeth; it passes in a few days. If a bracket rubs your cheek, orthodontic wax helps.
How often are the visits?
Every 4 weeks. At each visit we check how your teeth are doing and adjust the wire.
How much do teeth move per month?
Little by little, and how much depends on each case. That's why orthodontics takes time: moving teeth faster isn't healthier for the bone or the gums.
Braces or Invisalign?
Both work. Braces work all day without you having to remember anything; Invisalign barely shows, but you have to wear it 20 to 22 hours a day. At the consultation we tell you which suits your case.
How long do I wear retainers?
After the braces come off, teeth tend to drift back, so retainers are worn for a long time: all day at first, and then only at night. We give you fixed or removable Vivera retainers, depending on your case.
Is there an age limit for braces?
There's no age limit as long as your teeth and gums are healthy. We treat children, teens and adults; for the little ones we have a dentist for kids and Invisalign First.
Ready to line up your smile?
Book your consultation: we scan you in 3D and tell you which type of braces suits you.
Torre Médica Azuna, 8th floor, office 820, Av. Sayil, Hotel Zone, Cancun · Get directions · Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.