The most common and recognizable braces are the stainless steel braces. These braces are very durable and different color ties may be used with them for decorative purposes to enhance the orthodontic experience.

Ceramic braces are made of clear/tooth-colored materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teens and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns and would like the orthodontic experience to be less conspicuous.

These braces are placed on the back of your teeth. They are comfortable and easy to wear, and are completely hidden throughout the entire treatment process. Thus, this treatment is truly Invisible Orthodontics. These braces are not for everyone. Dr.Sonali Deshmukh will tell you if you are a good candidate for this treatment modality.

All of these systems, including Invisalign, use a series of clear, removable, and comfortable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The Clear Aligner systems are not for everyone, Dr.Sonali Deshmukh will tell you if you are a good candidate for this treatment modality.

These are the mini  Retention used with orthodontic braces for moving teeth. They are used when malocclusion is severe or there is severe crowding of teeth. This helps in accurate and faster orthodontic treatment with precision.

If patient has minor spacing or crowding or mild proclination then removable plates can be given to correct such condition. But it does have its limitations while finishing the case.

Different habits seen in the children includes thumb sucking, finger biting, nail biting, lip biting, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting etc.,These are appliances that are made to combat the above habits in children.

These are the upper and lower plates given together or separately to correct the small or large jaws. These are mostly used in conditions when jaws are protruded or retruded in growing patients.

Expansion appliances increase the width of the jaws to broaden the smile and to prevent the extraction of permanent teeth. These appliances work best before all of the permanent teeth erupt.

At the end of active Orthodontic Retention, once your teeth are aligned, we go into the retention phase. This aims to retain/maintain your teeth in their new positions. Retention Appliances maintain the esthetics and function you have so carefully achieved through orthodontic therapy.

We would like to see your child for first orthodontic consultation as early as age 7-8 years.Many orthodontic problems are much easier to correct if detected at an early age, before jaw growth has slowed. Often, Interceptive orthodontic treatment can be done to reduce the need for major orthodontic treatment at a later age. Interceptive orthodontic treatment corrects problems such as severely crooked and crowded teeth, underbites and overbites, incorrect jaw position, and disorders of the TMJ (jaw joint).

Teeth may feel sore & eating may be difficult for a day or two.These problems gradually ease away as you get accustomed to the appliance/braces.

It depends on the severity of the problem. However most of the cases can be treated in about 18 to 24 months.It varies from patient to patient.

Usually it will be once in four or five weeks.

There are no diet restrictions. All you have to do is to avoid hard food,sticky food, chewing gum and candies during the entire treatment period.

You will not develop any new cavities if you follow your orthodontist’s advice for special brushing instruction and use the fluoride mouth rinse regularly.

At first it will be difficult and will take longer time to brush your teeth.Once you learn,you will find it easy to clean your teeth even with the appliance.

Retainers should be worn usually for a period of one year.The type and duration of retention depends upon the severity of the case.

Brackets are also fabricated using ceramics,nickel free stainless steel,gold plated metals,etc.

No. If the gums are healthy then Orthodontic treatment can be done upto 60-70 years.

After observation of all the x-rays(Lateral cephalogram,OPG) and study models,it will be decided whether extraction is needed or not. If your teeth are severely crowded (because your mouth is too small to properly accommodate all of them) or if you have impacted teeth (teeth that are trapped beneath the gum line by other teeth) then extraction may be necessary. In the case of younger patients, early treatment may make extraction unnecessary.