Orthodontics & aligners
Braces and Invisalign for kids in Kharghar, at the right time
Straight teeth are easier to clean, and a bite that fits works better for life. With children, timing is everything: some problems are simplest to guide while the jaw is still growing, others are best left until the adult teeth are in. We help you know which is which.
A first check by age seven, the age orthodontic specialists recommend for an early look.
- Always
- Parents stay in the room, from hello to goodbye
Signs your child may need braces
None of these is urgent, but each is worth an orthodontic check.
Crowded or overlapping teeth, or adult teeth coming in behind baby teeth.
Front teeth that stick out, or top teeth that sit behind the bottom ones.
A gap when they bite together, or a jaw that shifts to one side.
Baby teeth lost very early or very late compared with friends their age.
Mouth breathing or thumb sucking that carries on into the school years.
How orthodontic care goes
An early check
We look at how the teeth and jaws are growing, and whether anything needs attention now or simply watching.
Records and a plan
If treatment would help, we take photographs, X-rays and impressions or scans, then talk you through the options and timing.
Braces or aligners
Fixed braces or removable clear aligners, chosen for your child's teeth, age and how well they will wear them.
Retainers, to keep it
Once the teeth are straight, a retainer holds them in place while the bone settles around them.
In detail
Braces and Invisalign for kids, explained
Why an orthodontic check at seven?
By about seven, the first adult molars and front teeth have usually arrived, so it is possible to see how the bite is developing. Problems such as a crossbite, severe crowding or a habit pushing the teeth forward are often easier to correct while the jaw is still growing.
Most children do not need treatment at seven. Often the answer is simply "this looks fine, let us keep an eye on it", which is worth knowing too.
Early treatment and full treatment
Early treatment, sometimes called interceptive orthodontics, uses simple appliances to guide growth: widening a narrow upper jaw, holding space after an early lost tooth, or helping a child stop a thumb-sucking habit.
Full treatment with braces or aligners usually starts once most of the adult teeth are in, often in the early teenage years. Early treatment can make that later stage shorter and simpler, and occasionally unnecessary.
Braces or Invisalign: which suits your child?
- Fixed braces stay on the teeth all the time, can manage almost any kind of tooth movement, and need nothing remembered.
- Clear aligners such as Invisalign are nearly invisible and come out for eating and brushing.
- Aligners only work when they are worn for most of the day and night, so they suit children and teens who will keep them in.
- We will tell you honestly which option will do the better job for your child’s teeth.
Looking after teeth during treatment
- Brush carefully after meals, using small interdental brushes around braces.
- Avoid hard and sticky foods such as chikki, toffees and hard sweets, which can break braces.
- Take aligners out to eat, and clean them before they go back in.
- Wear a mouthguard for sports, and keep every adjustment visit.
Questions, answered
If yours is not here, call the clinic and ask. Nothing about a child’s teeth or comfort is too small to check.
Call +91 96190 00971What is the right age for braces?
There is no single age. A first orthodontic check by seven helps spot problems early, while full braces usually start once most of the adult teeth are in, often around the early teens.
Is Invisalign suitable for children?
Clear aligners can work well for many older children and teens, as long as they wear them for most of the day. We will tell you honestly whether aligners or braces suit your child better.
Do braces hurt?
Putting braces on does not hurt. Teeth can feel sore for a few days after fitting and after adjustments. Soft food and the pain relief your pediatrician recommends usually help.
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
It depends on what needs to move. Early treatment is often shorter than full braces. After the planning visit we will give you a realistic idea for your child.
Can thumb sucking affect my child's teeth?
Yes, if it carries on once the adult teeth start coming in. It can push the front teeth forward and narrow the upper jaw. A gentle check helps you decide whether to act now.