Teeth Alignment
Braces bring teeth into planned positions for a cleaner, more balanced smile.
Orthodontic Alignment
Dental Braces
Braces guide teeth into healthier positions and correct malocclusion, including crowding, spacing, protrusion, deep bite, open bite, crossbite, and functional bite imbalance.
Treatment Overview
Alignment That Improves Smile, Bite, and Oral Health
Orthodontic treatment uses controlled forces to move teeth through bone gradually. A specialist evaluation assesses tooth position, jaw relationship, facial profile, gum health, and bite function before choosing metal braces, ceramic braces, or clear aligners.
Treatment may be recommended when malocclusion affects appearance, speech, chewing comfort, oral hygiene, gum health, or long-term wear on teeth.
- Crowded, rotated, or overlapping teeth that are difficult to clean
- Gaps between teeth or protruding front teeth
- Upper and lower teeth that do not meet correctly
- Jaw growth or bite concerns in children and adolescents
- Relapse after previous orthodontic treatment without retainers
Bite Correction
Correcting the bite can improve chewing comfort and reduce uneven tooth wear.
Better Hygiene
Straighter teeth are often easier to brush and floss, reducing plaque-retentive areas.
Retained Results
Retainers help maintain tooth positions after active orthodontic movement is complete.
Procedure Timeline
A Clear, Clinically Guided Treatment Journey
Orthodontic Evaluation
The orthodontist reviews facial balance, teeth alignment, bite, jaw relationship, radiographs, photographs, and scans or impressions.
Treatment Planning
A customized plan defines appliance type, estimated duration, extraction or non-extraction approach, and bite correction goals.
Braces Fitting
Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected with archwires. For aligners, a sequence of custom trays is issued.
Adjustment Visits
Periodic reviews activate wires, change elastics, monitor oral hygiene, and guide controlled tooth movement.
Bite Finishing
Final detailing refines tooth contacts, midline, smile arc, and bite stability before appliance removal.
Retainers
Fixed or removable retainers are provided to maintain the corrected positions while bone and soft tissues stabilize.
Care During Braces
Brush carefully around brackets and gumlines, use interdental brushes when advised, and keep professional cleaning appointments to control plaque.
Food Guidance
Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can loosen brackets or bend wires. Cut firm foods into smaller pieces.
Retention
Wear retainers exactly as advised. Without retention, teeth can gradually shift back toward their earlier positions.
FAQ
Common Questions
The best option depends on the severity of malocclusion, bite correction needs, visibility preference, oral hygiene, and lifestyle. The orthodontist recommends the most suitable system after evaluation.
Most braces patients need scheduled reviews every few weeks, while aligner reviews may vary depending on the treatment plan and compliance.
There is usually a short adaptation period. Mild soreness after adjustments is common, and speech or chewing comfort generally improves as the mouth adapts.
Teeth naturally tend to move after braces. Retainers hold the corrected alignment while tissues stabilize and help protect the treatment result.