Braces are orthodontic devices that use gentle pressure to move your teeth into the correct position over time. They consist of brackets attached to your teeth and connected by wires or bands.

Orthodontic treatment can begin as early as age 7 for some children, but braces are effective for teens and adults too. There’s no age limit for achieving a straight smile!

The duration of treatment depends on the complexity of your case. On average, braces are worn for 12 to 24 months, though minor adjustments may take less time.

There are a number of reasons why an adult might have crooked teeth or a bad bite and choose to have orthodontic treatment.

Prolonged habits during childhood, such as biting your lips or sucking your thumb, can cause the front teeth to become misaligned. People who have had orthodontic treatment as a child and haven’t worn their retainers as instructed may require further orthodontic treatment as an adult.

• Improves facial balance and aesthetics
• Broader and more aesthetic smiles
• Fuller, better supported lips
• Better function and improved chewing, speaking and lip closure
• Eliminates excessive wear of the teeth
• Better long-term health of gums and teeth
• Prevents injury to protruded front teeth
• Easier to maintain a high standard of oral hygiene
• Optimizes other dental treatment
• Eliminates the need to replace missing teeth

Braces may cause mild discomfort after adjustments, but this is temporary and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief if needed.

Avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods like popcorn, gum, and caramel to prevent damaging your braces. Opt for softer foods that are easier to chew.

Clear aligners are nearly invisible, removable, and comfortable. They’re a popular choice for adults and teens seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.

• Influences growth of the jaws in a positive manner
• Improves width of the dental arches
• Prevents injury to protruded front teeth
• Prevents the need for jaw and facial surgery
• Prevents the need to extract permanent teeth
• Corrects harmful oral habits
• Improves self-esteem and confidence relating to dental and facial appearance
• Simplifies and shortens treatment time for any future treatment
• Prevents the impaction of permanent teeth
• Improves breathing and airways
• Improves speech development
• Improves chewing and swallowing
• Guides permanent teeth into more favourable positions
• Improves lip closure
• Preserves or gain space for erupting permanent teeth
• Reduces damage and strain to muscle/jaw joints
• Improves ability to maintain good oral hygiene
• Guides facial growth for a more attractive profile
• Aids in optimizing other dental treatment

Yes! For sports, wear a mouthguard to protect your braces and teeth. Musical instruments may require a brief adjustment period but can still be played.

You’ll need regular appointments, typically every 4–6 weeks, to adjust your braces or receive new aligners.

Yes, retainers are essential to maintain your new smile and prevent your teeth from shifting back into their original position.

New techniques and materials today have made orthodontic treatment more comfortable than ever. Discomfort, if any, is temporary and can easily be managed using over the counter analgesics.

Although every case is different, on average treatment can take up to from one to two years.  Orthodontic treatment times vary with factors that include the severity of the problem being corrected and how well the patient follows the dentist’s instructions.

To achieve the desired result, it is a combined effort between both Dentist and patient. The patients must diligently follow the Dentist’s instructions. This teamwork approach is essential for success.