We help you decide which is the best orthodontic treatment for you – Braces or Aligners

Why you should opt for teeth straightening?
Aligning forwardly placed front teeth, Closing wide/narrow gaps, Straightening crooked teeth, Improper Bite

Aligners are clear and transparent and are not noticeable, this makes it a very good alternative to braces for adults.

An aligner set (upper and lower) is used for minimum of 2 weeks, then changed for a next set and it is to be used for minimum of 20 to 22 hours a day.
If needed in some cases attachments can be placed for required tooth movement and usually takes lesser sittings and time.
More comfortable to the patient and treatment outcome can be seen even before the start of the treatment with intra-oral 3D scan.
Little bit expensive compared to other options.

Orthodontics is a complex treatment and should be done under the expert care of only an experienced MDS Doctor in Orthodontics. We have encountered numerous cases of online aligners gone wrong and we had to undertake corrective procedures. All dental clinics have orthodontists as consultants. So your nearby dental clinic is the best bet for orthodontic treatments.

Hardly noticeable.
They can be removed when brushing, flossing, or eating.
No diet restrictions.
May be removed during functions and occasions
Minimal change in lifestyle
Less Maintenance

Braces is the oldest method of teeth correction.

These consist of brackets, wires, and bands. Bands are fixed firmly around the teeth and serve as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are usually bonded to the labial and buccal surface of the teeth.
Wires in the shape of an arch pass through the brackets and are fixed to the bands. As the arch wire is tightened, tension is applied to the teeth. Over time, teeth moves into proper alignment.
Follow-up involves monthly visits to adjust or tighten the braces. Treatment may last from several months to a number of years according to the condition of teeth and jaw position.
They can be metal or ceramic according to the patients choice and financial condition.

These are advancement of conventional/traditional braces eliminating the disadvantages of it. It consists of self locking bracket which is bonded to the labial and buccal surface of the teeth.
Wires in the shape of an arch passes through the brackets and gets locked to the bracket and makes the tooth movement more smoother and faster.
It takes less treatment time and less monthly visits compared to the conventional braces.
They can be metal or ceramic according to the patients choice and financial condition of patient.

Also, the recent advancement in self-ligating braces is Damon’s self-ligating braces which are even more patient friendly.

Aligners Braces
Visible No Yes
Removable? Yes No
Oral Maintenance Very Less High
Comfort Very High Less
Food Restrictions None Lot

Teeth straightening can be both cosmetic and functional. Treatment can improve the appearance of the teeth, and also lead to better chewing and speech function and help protect teeth from damage or decay, in some cases.

These are used after treatment to stop the teeth from moving back to their original positions. Different types of retainers are available – Fixed retainers and removable retainers.

$$$$$ Aligners as they are customized sets.
$$$$ Damon Self-Ligating System (Ceramic followed by Metal)
$$$ Self-Ligating Braces (Ceramic followed by Metal)
$$ Conventional Braces (Ceramic followed by Metal)