Traditional Metal Braces
Your complete guide — from signs to smile
Your teeth communicate structural problems long before they become painful. Recognising the early signs is the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile.
You likely need an evaluation if you notice:
- Crowding — teeth overlapping or twisting to compete for space
- Spacing — visible gaps between teeth that aren’t closing
- Overbite / Underbite — upper or lower jaw protrudes noticeably
- Crossbite — upper and lower teeth don’t meet evenly when biting
- Midline shift — top and bottom centres don’t align
- Jaw pain or uneven chewing — a functional warning, not just aesthetic
⚠️ These are not cosmetic inconveniences. They are structural problems that worsen silently over time. The best window to correct them is now.
Traditional metal braces remain the most clinically reliable orthodontic system available. There is a reason they have been the benchmark for over a century — they work.
What’s Happening Inside- High-grade stainless steel brackets are bonded to each tooth
- An archwire applies calibrated, continuous pressure
- Pressure gradually moves teeth to their biologically correct positions
- Your bone remodels around each new position — making results permanent
- ❌ Accelerated enamel wear on misaligned surfaces
- ❌ Higher cavity risk in overlapping areas (harder to clean)
- ❌ TMJ strain from uneven bite forces over time
- ❌ Professional cleaning becomes significantly less effective
Your case is assessed with precision diagnostic records — X-rays, bite analysis, photographs. No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all plans.
We hear this every day: “Will it hurt?”
Honest answer: there is mild discomfort. Not pain. Here is the difference — and exactly how we manage it.
Bonding Day (Day 1)- ✅ Procedure is completely painless
- ✅ No injections. No drilling.
- 💡 You may feel mild pressure — that is the wire beginning its work
- 💡 Teeth feel tender and “heavy” — this is normal bone remodelling
- ✅ Soft foods, warm saltwater rinses, and OTC pain relief manage this easily
- ✅ Most patients return to normal activities the same day
You are never left guessing about discomfort. Dr. Shekar’s team is reachable between visits — because treatment doesn’t pause between appointments.
- Full clinical examination
- Digital X-rays and photographs
- Bite analysis and treatment planning
- Transparent discussion of duration and cost
- Teeth cleaned and conditioned
- Brackets bonded individually
- Archwire placed and secured
- You leave with braces — and your first care kit
- Wire progressively changed to increase force
- Progress photos at key milestones
- Discomfort points addressed immediately
- Brackets removed, teeth polished
- Retainer fitted same day — non-negotiable
- ✅ Soft foods, cooked vegetables, dairy, pasta
- ❌ Hard foods — raw carrots, ice, hard candy
- ❌ Sticky foods — chewing gum, toffee, gummy bears
- ❌ Biting directly into hard fruits — cut into small pieces
- 🪥 Brush after every meal — not just morning and night
- 🔬 Interdental brush to clean under the wire
- 🧵 Floss threaders or water flosser between teeth
- 💧 Fluoride mouthwash every night before bed
- ✅ Wear retainer as instructed — full time initially, then nights
- ⚠️ Missing wear = teeth shift back. This is biology, not opinion.
- 📅 Keep all retainer review appointments
A bracket loosens or wire snaps · Pain persists beyond 5 days after adjustment · White spots appearing on teeth (early decay — act at once)
Ready to Begin?
You’ve read everything you need to make a confident decision. The only thing left is to take the first step.
- ✅ Complete bite and alignment assessment
- ✅ Personalised treatment plan
- ✅ Clear, honest discussion of timeline and investment
Thoppupatti, Rajapalayam — 626117
Where Expert Care Meets Exceptional Results.