Braces & Aligners
Comprehensive orthodontic care by Lahore’s most trusted dental professionals.
Braces & Aligners A Customized Approach for Your Perfect Smile
At Dental Surgeons, we offer advanced braces and aligners treatment to help you achieve a straight, confident smile. Whether you’re considering traditional braces or the latest clear aligners, our team of experienced orthodontists in Lahore provides personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Using cutting-edge technology and proven techniques, we ensure a comfortable experience and exceptional results.
Which one is Right for you?
Traditional Braces VS Clear Aligners
When it comes to straightening your teeth, both braces and clear aligners are effective options, but they offer different benefits depending on your needs.
Braces, made of metal or ceramic, are fixed onto your teeth and are ideal for correcting complex alignment issues, bite problems, or severe misalignments. They are highly effective but more noticeable.
Clear aligners, on the other hand, are nearly invisible, removable trays that gradually shift your teeth into place. They offer a discreet and more flexible treatment option, making them popular for adults and teenagers who want a less noticeable solution. While aligners are best suited for mild to moderate dental issues, braces may be necessary for more extensive corrections.
Choose the right Braces for your Teeth
Braces for Every Style and Preference
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are the modern, virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth. Whether you're looking to close gaps, correct mild alignment, or improve bite, these aligners are comfortable, removable, and designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces function similarly to metal braces but use clear or tooth-colored materials to blend in with your teeth. These braces are less noticeable, making them a popular choice for teens and adults.
Metal Braces
Metal braces are the most common and effective option for treating severe misalignment and bite issues. They consist of metal brackets and wires, which gradually move your teeth into the desired position. Though visible, they provide reliable results for patients of all ages.
Self Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces use a specialized clip instead of elastic bands to hold the archwire in place. This reduces friction and the need for frequent adjustments, making the braces more comfortable and allowing for faster treatment.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are placed on the inside (back) of your teeth, making them completely hidden from view. They work like traditional braces and is especially popular among adults seeking effective treatment without visible braces.
Retainers
After orthodontic treatment, retainers are used to maintain the results and prevent teeth from shifting back. They are custom-fitted and come in various forms, including removable and fixed types.
Benefits of Braces & Aligners
- Improved Appearance and Confidence: Both braces and aligners straighten your teeth, enhancing your smile and boosting your confidence.
- Comfort & Convenience: Aligners are removable and discreet, while modern braces (including self-ligating and ceramic options) are designed to be more comfortable and less noticeable than before.
- Faster, More Efficient Results: Clear aligners offer quicker results for mild issues, while braces are highly effective for more complex cases, ensuring timely progress toward your goal.
- Long Term Health Benefits: Both braces and aligners fix bite issues and tooth alignment, promoting better oral health and preventing future dental concerns.
- Effective for all types of Alignments: Aligners are best suited for mild cases, but braces provide a comprehensive solution for everything from minor adjustments to more intricate alignment problems.
- Flexible Treatment Choices: Whether you want the subtlety of aligners or the reliability of braces, we have the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Explore the Remarkable Before and After of Orthodontic Treatment
Braces & Aligners: Witness the Difference
From Consultation to a Confident Smile
The Teeth Alignment Journey
Braces: The orthodontist examines your teeth, takes X-rays, and creates a treatment plan to determine if braces are the best option.
Aligners: A digital scan or impression of your teeth is taken to create custom aligners for a personalized treatment plan.
Braces: Brackets are bonded to your teeth, and a wire is threaded through to start the process of shifting your teeth.
Aligners: Custom-made aligners are created based on your 3D dental scan to fit your teeth and gradually move them.
Braces: You may experience soreness as your teeth begin to shift, with adjustments made every few weeks.
Aligners: Each new set of aligners may cause discomfort as your teeth move, but they are replaced every 1-2 weeks
Braces: Regular checkups ensure your braces are tightened and adjusted, while maintaining oral hygiene is essential.
Aligners: Consistent wear of aligners (20-22 hours per day) and regular switching to the next set keeps your teeth moving as planned.
Braces: Once your teeth are aligned, the braces are removed and a retainer is worn to maintain your results.
Aligners: After completing your aligner series, retainers are used to prevent your teeth from shifting back.
Braces & Aligners: Wearing a retainer as prescribed and maintaining periodic check-ups ensure your smile stays aligned post-treatment.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Orthodontic Journey
Braces & Aligners FAQs
The choice depends on your dental needs. Braces are typically better for more complex issues, such as severe crowding or bite problems, while aligners are ideal for mild to moderate cases and those seeking a more discreet option.
Treatment time usually ranges from 12 to 24 months, depending on the severity of your dental issues, but your orthodontist will provide a more personalized timeline.
Both treatments may cause some discomfort, especially after adjustments or changing aligners, but the pain is usually mild and temporary.
- Braces: Avoid sticky, hard, or chewy foods to prevent damage to the brackets and wires.
- Aligners: Remove the aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water.
Yes. After your braces or aligners are removed, wearing a retainer is essential to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions.
- With braces, checkups are typically every 4 to 6 weeks to adjust the wires and monitor progress.
- With aligners, you'll likely need to visit every 6-8 weeks for progress checks, but the aligners are changed at home every 1-2 weeks.
- Braces: It's advisable to wear a mouthguard during sports to protect your teeth and braces.
- Aligners: Since aligners are removable, you can take them out while playing sports, but a mouthguard is still recommended to protect your teeth.
- Braces: Brush and floss carefully around the brackets and wires to avoid plaque buildup. You may need special tools like floss threaders to clean between the brackets.
- Aligners: Clean aligners with lukewarm water and a soft brush. Make sure to brush your teeth after every meal before reinserting the aligners.
- Braces: Smoking or drinking staining beverages like coffee may cause staining of your teeth, but braces themselves won’t be affected.
- Aligners: It's best to remove aligners before drinking coffee, tea, or smoking to prevent staining, as these substances can discolor the aligners.
- Braces: If a bracket or wire breaks, contact your orthodontist immediately for repairs.
- Aligners: If you lose an aligner, you should contact your orthodontist to get a replacement or move to the next set of aligners, depending on your treatment stage.
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