Braces
Straighten your smile with proven orthodontic treatment
What are Braces?
Braces are orthodontic appliances used to straighten teeth, correct bites, and improve overall dental alignment. They apply gentle, continuous pressure to gradually move teeth into better positions. Modern braces come in different options — from traditional metal brackets to ceramic or self-ligating systems — offering both effectiveness and aesthetic choices depending on your needs.
Know What to Look for in Braces
Comprehensive Pre-Treatment Assessment
Because braces often take years, a full dental clearance is essential before starting. Cavities, gum health, and wisdom teeth should be addressed first.
Personalised Treatment Planning
Your dentist should provide X-rays, scans, and photos, along with a clear explanation of treatment duration, appliance options, and costs so you know exactly what to expect.
Accurate Bracket Placement & Bite Focus
Proper bracket positioning ensures teeth move as planned. Quality orthodontics always balances aesthetics with proper bite correction for lasting results.
Convenience & Comprehensive Care
Since braces require monthly visits (plus occasional emergencies), consider travel distance and whether the clinic provides all necessary care in one place — including extractions, fillings, surgeries, or crowns that may be needed during treatment.
Clean Debonding & Cement Removal
When braces are removed, leftover orthodontic cement must be carefully polished away. Proper finishing ensures a smooth surface and prevents it from being mistaken as permanent stains.
Technology & Ongoing Dental Care
A well-equipped clinic with digital X-rays and scanners supports accurate treatment planning and monitoring. At each adjustment, your teeth and gums should also be checked to keep them healthy throughout the journey.
Know What to Look For in a Dental Cleaning
A quality dental cleaning should be more than a quick polish. Here's what defines a good treatment:
Comprehensive Oral Examination
Not just a cleaning — your dentist should assess your gums, teeth, and oral hygiene before starting.
Gentle, Thorough Scaling
Plaque and tartar should be removed carefully using both ultrasonic and hand instruments, not rushed or overly aggressive.
Polishing with Purpose
Be cautious if polishing is done only with a rubber cup — that’s typically used for children. Adult stains often require airflow polishing (ProphyJet) for effective stain removal. Ask if this option is available.
Cleaning Done by a Dentist vs. Hygienist
When done by a dentist, you're getting care from someone trained to identify and treat overall oral health issues — not just polish teeth. This includes spotting early decay, bite problems, or gum disease.
Charting & Documentation
Are they recording your gum health, pocket depths, or plaque levels? Proper charting helps track progress and detect issues early.
Before & After Visibility
Can you see the difference? A quality clinic will often show you before-and-after images — especially when using high-magnification or intraoral cameras — so you're not just told, but shown what’s been cleaned.
Treatment Overview
Comprehensive Orthodontic Care**
Your orthodontic journey begins with a consultation, where photos, X-rays, and digital scans create a complete record of your smile. From there, your dentist will share a personalised plan, detailing the type of braces and the expected timeline. Brace placement typically takes 1–2 hours, as brackets are carefully bonded and connected with wires. Monthly adjustment visits keep your teeth moving steadily toward their new positions. Along the way, you’ll receive helpful guidance on oral hygiene and diet to protect your smile. Once your teeth are perfectly aligned, your braces will be removed, and retainers provided to keep your new smile in place.
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Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
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Who Benefits from Braces?
Braces are an effective solution for both teens and adults looking to correct crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, close gaps, or address bite issues like overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. They also help with jaw alignment problems that affect chewing or speech. Whether you’re aiming for cosmetic improvement or better oral health, orthodontic treatment not only enhances your smile but also helps prevent future issues such as uneven wear, jaw pain, and gum disease.
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Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
How It Works?
Thorough oral assessment
Ultrasonic scaling to remove plaque & tartar
Polishing to smoothen and brighten enamel
Our professional cleaning goes beyond brushing. Using ultrasonic and hand instruments, we gently remove hardened plaque and polish the teeth to a smooth, refreshed finish — leaving your mouth feeling clean and revitalised.
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Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Especially important for patients prone to plaque buildup, smokers, or those with early signs of gum issues.
FAQs
Braces Questions
How long does treatment take?
Most cases are completed in 18-24 months, though complex cases may take longer.
Do braces hurt?
Some discomfort is normal after adjustments, but modern techniques minimize pain significantly.
Can adults get braces?
Absolutely! Many of our patients are adults seeking to improve their smiles.
What can't I eat with braces?
Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that could damage brackets or wires.
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