Orthodontics in Marbella

At our clinic, orthodontic treatment is led by Dr. Adrian Carbajosa, a specialist orthodontist with more than 20 years of experience. He has a master’s in Orthodontics and Dento-Facial Orthopaedics, has taught orthodontics at the University of Seville, and focuses specifically on orthodontic treatment rather than treating it as a side service. That gives patients the confidence that their case is being planned and monitored by someone whose work centres on orthodontics. 

We offer a wide range of orthodontic options, including metal braces, white ceramic braces, gold braces on the inside, and Invisalign clear aligners. That range allows us to tailor treatment to your priorities, whether that is visibility, comfort, budget, or the complexity of your case. For patients comparing braces in Marbella options, that flexibility matters because not every system is equally suitable for every type of bite problem.

Self-ligating brackets use a clip system rather than elastic ties around each bracket. We use them because they involve less metal in the mouth, tend to look cleaner, create fewer food traps, and can reduce some of the hygiene issues commonly associated with older bracket systems. For many patients, that makes treatment feel tidier and easier to live with on a day-to-day basis. 

Inside braces are braces that sit behind the teeth rather than on the front. We offer gold braces on the inside as an option for patients who want fixed orthodontic treatment while keeping it as hidden as possible in normal social and professional life. They work on the same basic principle as fixed braces, but with a much more discreet appearance. 

Yes, we do. We offer Invisalign as well as other clear aligner treatment, including SureSmile. That means if you want a more discreet alternative to fixed braces, we can talk you through the aligner options and help you decide whether they are suitable for your case, goals, and bite. 

No. We treat all ages. Orthodontic treatment in Marbella is not just for teenagers, and many of our patients are adults who want to improve crowding, spacing, bite issues, or overall smile aesthetics later in life. The important question is not your age alone, but whether the treatment is appropriate for your teeth, gums, and goals.

The average treatment time is generally around 12–24 months, depending on the complexity of your case. During your consultation, we assess your teeth, bite, facial proportions, and treatment goals so we can give you a more accurate estimate. For many patients looking into orthodontics Marbella, this is one of the first practical questions they want answered clearly. 

In most cases, we schedule adjustments every 1–3 months. The exact interval depends on the appliance being used and how your teeth are responding, but the aim is always to review progress regularly and keep movement controlled, safe, and efficient throughout the course of treatment. 

Removable orthodontic plates are usually used in selected simpler cases or in growing children where we want to guide jaw development and create better conditions for the adult teeth. They are not a replacement for braces in every case, but they can be very useful when the right problem is identified at the right age and stage of development. 

Retainers do. At the end of treatment, the teeth need help staying in their new positions, which is why retention is such an important part of the plan. We explain retention clearly because finishing active treatment is only part of the process; keeping the result stable over the long term matters just as much. 

Our orthodontics page explains that treatment can start from 700€ for simple removable appliance cases, while very complex fixed-brace cases can be around 4,000€–4,900€, with many patients landing somewhere around 3,800€. Fixed braces are also listed from 2,500€ for metal braces and 3,000€ for ceramic braces, and retainers from 300€. The right figure depends on the type of appliance and the complexity of your case, which is why we always assess properly before confirming the final treatment plan. 

Yes. We allow treatment to be split into stages, and many patients pay some costs up front and then continue with monthly payments, with many paying around 150€ per month. That can make specialist orthodontic treatment much easier to plan financially and allows patients to move forward without feeling all the pressure falls at the beginning. 

Yes. Orthodontics is included in our written guarantee policy, and in the guarantee summary it sits in the 2 years category. As with all guarantees, the general conditions matter, especially attending a check-up every 6 months and having your maintenance cleanings done at our clinic. We always prefer patients to understand that clearly rather than assuming the guarantee is automatic regardless of follow-up care. 

Yes, very much so. Our guarantee policy states that for the orthodontic guarantee to remain valid, the fixed retainers must remain cemented, any removable retainers prescribed by the orthodontist must be worn every night, and all orthodontic review appointments must be attended as advised. So retention is not an optional extra after treatment; it is a core part of protecting the result you have invested in. 

At our clinic, an orthodontic consultation is a proper planning appointment, not just a quick look at your teeth. It includes an orthodontic study, digital X-rays, and a treatment plan, and we use that process to assess the bite, facial proportions, and the best treatment route for your case. Patients looking for an orthodontist in Marbella’s prospective patients can speak to properly before committing usually appreciate that the first visit is detailed, structured, and focused on giving real clarity.