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Orthodonticsin Faridabad
Straight teeth are easier to clean and a more even bite can reduce wear. Orthodontics at The Tooth Story is planned after looking at crowding, spacing and how the teeth meet — then choosing braces or clear aligners because they fit the case, not because one option is more fashionable.
Does your bite need a closer look?
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps that trap food
- An overbite, underbite or crossbite
- Uneven wear or difficulty chewing
A consultation with records can show whether metal braces, ceramic braces or aligners are realistic for your teeth — and how long movement is likely to take.
Led by Dr. Ritika Satija, MDS.
Start with a bite assessment before choosing an appliance.
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Straighter, more functional teeth
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Choose the appliance
that fits the bite.
Braces and aligners both move teeth gradually so bone can remodel around them. The better choice depends on the movements needed, gum health, and whether a removable tray will actually be worn. Retention afterwards is part of treatment, not an optional extra.
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What Is Orthodontic Treatment?
Orthodontics diagnoses and corrects crowded, spaced or misaligned teeth and bite problems. Treatment usually uses fixed braces or a series of clear aligner trays.
The clinical aim is a bite that meets more evenly and teeth that are easier to keep clean. Appearance improves with that, but function is not a side issue.
Adults can have orthodontics if gums and bone can support movement. Age by itself is not a reason to refuse treatment.
Active movement is only half the story. Retainers are how the result is held once the braces come off or the last tray is finished.
A More Even Bite
Spreading chewing forces can lower the chance of chips and excessive wear on a few overloaded teeth.
The Right Appliance
Metal braces, ceramic braces and aligners are compared against your diagnosis, not against a trend.
Signs Orthodontics May Be Worth Discussing
Alignment issues are not only cosmetic. These are the functional clues that a bite assessment can help.
Tooth position
What you see in the mirror is often the starting point.
- Crowded, rotated or overlapping teeth
- Spaces that are not closing on their own
- Front teeth that stick out or sit behind the others
Bite and wear
How the teeth meet affects comfort and enamel.
- Overbite, underbite, open bite or crossbite
- Uneven or early wear on certain teeth
- Difficulty biting food cleanly
Cleaning and later dentistry
Position changes what happens next in the mouth.
- Flossing feels impossible between overlapping teeth
- Recurring cavities in crowded areas
- Alignment needed before veneers, implants or a bridge
Active gum disease should be settled before teeth are moved. Severe skeletal jaw discrepancies may need specialist surgical planning rather than braces alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Proceeds
Tooth movement is gradual on purpose. The sequence from records to retainers is explained before any appliance is placed.
Consultation and records
Teeth, bite and jaws are examined. Photographs, X-rays when needed, and scans or impressions are taken so the plan is based on records, not guesswork.
Appliance choice
Metal braces, ceramic braces or clear aligners are recommended according to the movements required, gum health and whether you will wear a removable tray enough hours a day.
Fitting or first trays
Brackets and a wire are placed, or the first aligners and any attachments are fitted. You are shown how to clean, what to avoid, and how to use wax if a brace rubs.
Adjustments
Reviews are typically every four to eight weeks. Wires are adjusted or the next aligners are checked. Mild soreness after an adjustment or a new tray is common for a few days.
Completion and retainers
Once the bite is stable, braces are removed or the last aligner stage is completed. Retainers — fixed, removable, or both — hold the result while bone and gums settle.
Most cases take between 12 and 24 months. Mild crowding can be shorter; complex bites can take longer. Compliance — especially with aligners and retainers — changes the timeline.
Why Choose The Tooth Story for Orthodontics?
You can compare braces and aligners in one clinic, with dental health around the teeth kept in view throughout movement.
More than one appliance
Metal braces, ceramic braces and clear aligners are available, so the recommendation can follow the diagnosis.
Health before movement
Cavities and gum inflammation are addressed first. Moving teeth through untreated disease is not a good plan.
Endodontic awareness
Dr. Ritika Satija’s MDS training helps flag teeth with previous root treatments, deep fillings or pain that should be understood before orthodontics starts.
Adults included
Treatment is not reserved for teenagers. Adults are assessed on gum support, bone and goals rather than age alone.
Retention taken seriously
You will hear that teeth can drift without retainers. That conversation happens before the first bracket, not after they start to move back.
Complex cases referred when needed
If a jaw discrepancy needs an orthodontic specialist or surgical opinion, that is said clearly rather than stretched into a braces-only promise.
What Alignment Can Improve
The visible change is important to many people. The clinical benefits sit underneath it.
Better access for a toothbrush
Straightening reduces the tight contacts where plaque sits and cavities and gum problems tend to return.
More even chewing
When teeth meet more fairly, a few teeth are less likely to take all the load.
A stronger base for other work
Implants, crowns and veneers are often more conservative and better looking if teeth are in a reasonable position first.
Confidence in the smile
For many patients, being able to smile without hiding the teeth is a genuine quality-of-life change.
What Treatment Feels Like, and Aftercare
Expect mild soreness after fitting and after adjustments. That is the teeth moving, not a sign that something has gone wrong.
During your visit
- Duration is usually 12–24 months, with shorter or longer cases depending on complexity and wear.
- Braces need extra cleaning around brackets and some dietary care with hard or sticky foods.
- Aligners need 20–22 hours of wear a day for the plan to stay on schedule.
- White marks around brackets can appear if hygiene slips. That risk is preventable with the right routine.
- Retainers are worn as prescribed after active treatment. Skipping them is the usual reason results drift.
During and after treatment
- Brush after meals with braces. Use interdental brushes under the wire as shown.
- If a wire pokes or a bracket comes off, use wax for comfort and contact the clinic rather than cutting the wire yourself.
- Wear aligners as directed and put them back in soon after eating.
- Wear retainers exactly as prescribed once treatment finishes.
- Keep regular dental check-ups. Straight teeth still need professional cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about braces, aligners, discomfort and retainers.
There is no upper age limit if teeth and gums can support movement. Bone remodelling still works in adults, though it can be a little slower than in teenagers.
Most cases take 12 to 24 months. Mild crowding may be shorter; complex bites can take longer. Wear, hygiene and attending reviews all affect the timeline.
For mild to moderate crowding and spacing, aligners can work very well. Complex bite correction, large rotations and some vertical movements may still be better with fixed braces. The diagnosis decides, not preference alone.
Soreness for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment is common and usually manageable. Aligners also cause pressure when a new tray starts. Neither should be sold as sensation-free.
Yes. A mouthguard designed for braces is advised for contact sports. Wind instruments may need a short adjustment. Aligners can be removed for sport or music if needed, then put back in.
Teeth tend to drift toward their old positions. Retainers hold the result while bone and gums stabilise. Skipping them is the most common reason orthodontic results do not last.
Brush after meals, especially around each bracket and along the gums. An interdental brush helps under the wire. A fluoride mouthwash may be suggested. Hygiene during treatment protects you from white spots and swollen gums.
Contact the clinic for a repair. Cover a poking wire with orthodontic wax. Do not cut the wire yourself. A loose bracket can usually be rebonded without undoing the whole plan.
