Personalized orthodontics in Porto is the choice I make every day: studying, seeing better, and caring with presence — also in Matosinhos. Even with a full schedule and years of practice, I continue ongoing training so that each plan respects your history, your time, and your goals.
The Daily Choice to Study and Care Better
Cases change, people change — and care needs to evolve with them. For me, updating is not about accumulating courses: it's about transforming knowledge into clearer decisions, more human consultations, and more sustainable results.
From “Knowing More” to “Seeing Better”: Why Diagnosis is Everything
Seeing better starts with a complete and responsible diagnosis. I usually integrate:
- Clinical history and patient expectations (what is important to you now).
- Clinical photographs and facial analysis, which help communicate the plan.
- Intraoral scanner for measurement precision and comfort.
- X-rays when indicated, requested with criteria and safety, following best practices and institutional recommendations like those from the Direção-Geral da Saúde (DGS).
With this data, the conversation becomes more objective, and decisions more shared.
Active Listening and Shared Decision: The Right Treatment is What Makes Sense for You
Listening with presence changes the course of treatment. Available time, routine (travel, telework, school), aesthetic preferences, and concerns (like the visibility of the appliance) guide choices — between clear aligners or fixed braces, between advancing now or waiting for a better window.
Precise Planning: When Technology Helps — and When Simple is Better
I use digital planning with virtual setups and movement simulations to increase predictability and improve communication. Technology serves the clinical purpose: if simple is better for your case, we go with simple. For independent information, I recommend reading the AAO for patients and the reviews from Cochrane Oral Health.
Personalization in Practice
Personalizing is not adapting a standard: it's building, with you, a plan that respects what makes sense for you.
Adults: Aesthetics, Periodontium, and Predictability
- Discreet options (aligners, ceramics) evaluated with transparency about limits and maintenance.
- Attention to the periodontium: coordination with hygiene and periodontology when necessary. Learn more at the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
- Interdisciplinary integration (restorations, rehabilitation) when the case requires.
Children: Growth, Habits, and Prevention
- Interceptive interventions at the right time, without promising “miracles.”
- Monitoring of oral habits (breathing, sucking, swallowing) and guidance for the family.
- Monitoring growth to take advantage of windows of opportunity.
Ethics and Sustainable Results: Less “Fashion,” More Science and Clarity
I avoid overtreatments and explain the costs, benefits, and limits of each option. Success is aligning expectations, routines, and maintenance — and this starts with good questions and a viable plan.
I Attend in Porto and Matosinhos: How Your First Consultation Begins
- Listening and objectives: what bothers you, what you prioritize.
- Examination and records: photos, scanner, and if indicated, x-rays.
- Explained plan: possible paths, estimated timelines, and care.
- Shared decision: we choose together what makes sense for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does a treatment last? It varies with complexity, age, biology, and adherence. I provide realistic estimates after diagnosis.
Aligners or fixed braces? It depends on the necessary movements, aesthetic expectations, and routine. We discuss pros and cons with examples and simulations.
And in adults with gum problems? It's possible with periodontal control and an integrated team. Periodontal stability is a condition to proceed.
Does it hurt? There may be initial discomfort. I provide guidance for adaptation and symptom control.
Do I need retention? Yes. Retainers maintain the result; the time varies, and I explain the maintenance options.
Next Steps
- Schedule your evaluation in Porto or Matosinhos: send a DM/WhatsApp.
- Prefer to prepare? Request the checklist “First consultation: what to bring and what to ask.”
- Tell me what's important to you (aesthetics, time, discretion, maintenance) — I respond with clear suggestions.
Note: this content is informative and does not replace an in-person evaluation. For official recommendations, consult the Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas (OMD).
