Orthodontic Adjustment Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
The orthodontic adjustment is the periodic visit in which the appliance — braces, wires, or aligners — is reviewed and activated to keep the planned tooth movement on track. At each visit, elastics are changed, wires are replaced, or new trays are provided based on progress.
What is it for? It allows the treatment to progress in a controlled way toward the correct position of the teeth and the bite.
How often is it done? Generally every certain number of weeks, depending on each patient's plan.
Which specialist performs it? It's carried out by the orthodontist or the dentist managing the case. If you're wearing orthodontic appliances, it's best to keep your appointments on schedule and consult your dentist about any discomfort or damaged appliance.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $300 MXN |
| 2 | Guadalupe Nuevo León | $417 MXN |
| 3 | General Escobedo Nuevo León | $500 MXN |
| 4 | Ecatepec de Morelos México | $500 MXN |
| 5 | Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $500 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,000 MXN |
| 2 | Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,000 MXN |
| 3 | San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $1,000 MXN |
| 4 | Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,092 MXN |
| 5 | San Andres Cholula Puebla | $1,417 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $300 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $417 | 3 |
| General Escobedo Nuevo León | $500 | 1 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos México | $500 | 2 |
| Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $500 | 1 |
| San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas | $500 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $500 | 1 |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Michoacán de Ocampo | $500 | 1 |
| Xalapa Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $550 | 1 |
| Tlaxcala Tlaxcala | $550 | 5 |
| Pachuca de Soto Hidalgo | $550 | 1 |
| Monclova Coahuila de Zaragoza | $550 | 2 |
| Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $580 | 4 |
| Mezcales Nayarit | $580 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $600 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $600 | 1 |
| Iztapalapa Ciudad de México | $600 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $625 | 2 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $684 | 3 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $700 | 1 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $700 | 4 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $700 | 3 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $725 | 6 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $750 | 2 |
| Juárez Chihuahua | $750 | 2 |
| Colima Colima | $750 | 1 |
| Apodaca Nuevo León | $750 | 2 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $758 | 8 |
| León Guanajuato | $763 | 4 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $800 | 3 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $800 | 3 |
| Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas | $800 | 1 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $800 | 1 |
| Azcapotzalco Ciudad de México | $825 | 2 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $867 | 3 |
| Benito Juárez Jalisco | $950 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $968 | 6 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $975 | 4 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $980 | 2 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $980 | 5 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $999 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $1,000 | 4 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,000 | 6 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $1,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,092 | 6 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $1,417 | 3 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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