Braces & Clear Aligners in Mohali & Chandigarh

Braces are small brackets bonded to the teeth and joined by a wire that is adjusted at each visit. Metal braces are the most economical; ceramic braces are tooth-coloured and less visible.

Clear aligners are a series of thin, removable trays, each moving the teeth a little. They are nearly invisible and come out for eating and brushing. We tell you honestly whether aligners or braces suit your teeth better.

• Crooked or crowded teeth, and gaps between teeth
• Overbite, underbite, crossbite or teeth that don’t meet properly
• Children from around 7–8 years, when early treatment can guide jaw growth
• Adults of any age, as long as the gums and bone are healthy

1. Assessment: an examination, photos and X-rays.
2. Plan: we explain the options, how long each would take and the cost.
3. Fitting: braces are bonded in one visit, or you receive your first aligners.
4. Check-ups: regular visits, usually every 4–8 weeks, to adjust or check progress.
5. Retainers: once the teeth are straight, a retainer keeps them in place.

With braces, avoid hard and sticky foods and clean carefully around the brackets. Aligners work only when worn about 20–22 hours a day. Wearing your retainer as advised after treatment is what keeps the result.