Straight teeth aren't just cosmetic — they're easier to keep healthy.
Crooked or crowded teeth trap food, are harder to brush, wear unevenly, and can strain the jaw joint. Straightening them improves not just your smile but your long-term dental health. At Aditya Dental Clinic in Aurangabad, we offer the full range of teeth-straightening options — traditional metal braces, less-visible ceramic braces, and removable clear aligners.
There is no single 'best' option — there is the best option for your teeth, your age, your budget and your lifestyle. That's what the first consultation is for.
Metal braces remain the workhorse of orthodontics: effective for even the most complex cases and the most budget-friendly. Ceramic braces work the same way but use tooth-coloured brackets that are far less noticeable — popular with college students and working professionals.
Clear aligners are transparent, removable trays changed every 1–2 weeks. They're nearly invisible, let you eat anything, and make brushing easy. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing; complex bite corrections may still need braces. We'll tell you plainly which category your case falls into.
The ideal first orthodontic check-up is around age 12–14, once most permanent teeth have erupted — treatment is fastest while the jaw is still growing. But adults absolutely can and do get braces; a growing share of our orthodontic patients in Aurangabad are working adults in their 20s and 30s. Healthy teeth and gums matter more than age.
After records (photos, X-ray, impressions), we map out the tooth movements and give you a realistic timeline — typically 12–24 months depending on complexity. You'll visit roughly once a month for adjustments. After the braces come off, a retainer keeps the result stable. Skipping the retainer is the most common reason teeth relapse, so we're strict about it.
The first week is the adjustment week — teeth feel tender, and soft food (khichdi, daliya, curd, bananas, well-cooked vegetables) is your friend. After that, life is nearly normal with a short forbidden list: anything you bite into with force (whole apples, corn on the cob — cut them instead), anything sticky (chikki, toffee, chewing gum), and anything that cracks (ice, hard papad). Broken brackets mean extra visits and slower treatment, so the list is worth respecting.
Cleaning takes two extra minutes: brush after meals with attention to the area between brackets and gums, and use the interdental brush we provide for under the wire. For school and college students — our largest orthodontic group in Aurangabad — braces are now so common that the social worry evaporates within a fortnight. And for anyone self-conscious, ceramic brackets or clear aligners keep treatment nearly invisible in photos and interviews.
Orthodontics is often filed under 'cosmetic' — a mistake the dental research corrected long ago. Crowded teeth create cleaning shadows a brush can't reach, and those zones decay and develop gum disease at far higher rates. A deep or crossed bite wears enamel unevenly, chips edges, and can load the jaw joint until it clicks and aches. Protruding front teeth are dramatically more likely to fracture in falls and sports — a childhood injury we see regularly.
Straightening teeth removes these risks permanently, which is why the best value orthodontics is done young — but done at thirty-five it still beats never. If cost is the barrier, remember two things: treatment is priced case-by-case and quoted in writing before starting, and payments are structured across the 12–24 month duration rather than demanded upfront. Come in for the assessment; knowing your options costs almost nothing.
Call or WhatsApp — we'll answer your questions honestly and schedule a time that suits you.
Most cases take 12–24 months. Mild crowding can finish faster; complex bite corrections take longer. You'll see visible improvement within the first 3–4 months.
There's mild soreness for 2–3 days after each adjustment — most patients manage with soft food and an occasional painkiller. The discomfort fades as you adapt.
No. If your teeth and gums are healthy, orthodontic treatment works at any age. Adults often choose ceramic braces or clear aligners for a discreet look.
Cost depends on the type (metal, ceramic, or aligners) and case complexity. We provide a complete written estimate at your first consultation, with payment structured across the treatment duration.
One missed month rarely harms — the braces simply hold position and treatment extends by that month. Repeated gaps are the problem: forces drift off-plan, brackets break unnoticed, and total time stretches. If travel from Daudnagar, Rafiganj or beyond makes a month difficult, tell us — we adjust the activation to bridge longer intervals.
Full-time wear lasts a few months, then nights only, then a few nights a week. Teeth have lifelong memory and drift without retention — the retainer is what protects your investment. It's a small plastic appliance and after the first weeks, most patients forget they're wearing it.
Sometimes. Minor front-teeth crowding or gaps can qualify for shorter 'cosmetic alignment' — around 6–10 months with braces or aligners. Whether your case qualifies depends on your bite; the assessment tells us if the shortcut is safe or would create bigger problems behind it.
Fixed braces cause a slight lisp for the first week or two, then speech normalises completely as the tongue adapts. Clear aligners have a similar brief adjustment. Students facing interviews, debates or performances can plan the fitting date accordingly — tell us and we'll schedule around it.
Completely — monthly adjustment visits are the rhythm braces need, and patients from Daudnagar, Rafiganj, Amba and Nabinagar maintain them easily by pairing visits with regular Aurangabad trips. If an emergency arises between visits (a poking wire, a broken bracket), phone guidance handles most issues until the next appointment.