01 Orthodontist
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An orthodontist is a dentist with additional specialized training in diagnosing and correcting crooked teeth and bite issues, most commonly using braces or clear aligners to gradually move teeth into better alignment.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, orthodontic treatment, including braces and clear aligners, is offered as part of the practice's comprehensive range of dental care.
Patients usually choose this for: crooked or crowded teeth a gap between teeth an uneven bite considering braces or aligners
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Quick answer: An orthodontist is a dentist with additional specialized training in diagnosing and correcting crooked teeth, crowding, gaps, and bite issues, most commonly through braces or clear aligners that gradually reposition teeth. At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, a full range of orthodontic treatment, including metal, ceramic, and self-ligating braces, lingual braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign, is offered as part of the practice's comprehensive dental care.
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But if you want treatment backed by science and done by a US Board Certified Specialist, you're in the right chair.
02 Overview
Orthodontic care focuses specifically on the position of teeth and how the upper and lower jaws meet. Crowded, overlapping, gapped, or protruding teeth, and bite issues where teeth don't align comfortably when biting down, are all within this scope.
Treatment works by applying steady, controlled pressure to teeth over time, whether through fixed brackets and wires or a series of removable clear aligners, gradually guiding them into a healthier, better-aligned position.
Beyond appearance, properly aligned teeth are genuinely easier to keep clean, since crowded or overlapping teeth create spots a toothbrush and floss struggle to reach fully, which is why orthodontic treatment is often framed as much a health decision as a cosmetic one.
03 Who Needs One
Most misalignment is treatable at any age, a few situations need attention first.
04 Background
There's a common assumption that orthodontic treatment is something you either did as a teenager or missed out on. In reality, teeth can be moved successfully at essentially any age, since the biological process that allows tooth movement doesn't stop once you're an adult.
What does matter more for adults is a thorough check of gum and bone health first, since teeth move through that tissue, and starting orthodontic treatment on a foundation of unaddressed gum disease is more likely to run into complications.
This is part of why orthodontic cases benefit from being evaluated alongside periodontal health, not treated as a purely cosmetic decision separate from the rest of your dental health.
05 Services
A full range of options is available, matched to your case and preferences.
Metal, ceramic, or self-ligating brackets, handling the widest range of cases.
Brackets placed behind the teeth, completely hidden from the front.
Nearly invisible, removable trays that gradually shift teeth.
06 How It Works
Your teeth, bite, and jaw are assessed to understand your specific case.
Braces, lingual braces, clear aligners, or Invisalign are discussed based on your case and preferences.
Brackets are placed or your first set of aligners is fitted, with the process explained clearly.
Regular visits keep treatment progressing on schedule.
A retainer is worn afterward to hold the corrected position.
07 Cost Factors
Cost depends on individual case factors and is discussed only after examination, once the following are known:
A specific estimate is only meaningful after a clinical evaluation. This section is informational and is not a quotation.
If a specific orthodontic option has already been recommended elsewhere, the team at Clarus Dental Specialities is available to review your case and discuss the options.
08 During Treatment
Mild discomfort as teeth begin moving is normal in the first few days.
For aligners, wearing them as directed each day keeps treatment on schedule.
Braces need more deliberate cleaning technique around brackets and wires.
A retainer is worn as directed to hold the new position once treatment is complete.
09 Good to Know
Being upfront about the trade-offs matters:
10 Your Visit
Your visit includes an examination and imaging to understand your specific case, followed by a discussion of which orthodontic option fits your alignment needs and preferences.
11 Why This Clinic
Clarus Dental Specialities offers a full range of orthodontic options, including metal, ceramic, and self-ligating braces, lingual braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign, planned around each patient's specific bite and alignment needs.
Because tooth movement happens through living gum and bone, orthodontic cases at the practice are reviewed with attention to periodontal health, helping ensure treatment is planned on a healthy foundation.
Braces, lingual braces, clear aligners, and Invisalign are all genuinely available.
Tooth movement is planned with periodontal health in mind.
Imaging and treatment planning are handled at the same practice.
The only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai.
Patients can also read independent reviews on Google and Practo.
12 Visit Us
This dentist and dental clinic in Koregaon Park also treats patients from nearby areas of Pune. See the full Koregaon Park clinic page →
13 International Patients
Clarus Dental Specialities is the only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai, and Dr. Neel holds a dual US-India dental license, giving NRI and overseas patients confidence in the standard of cosmetic dental care available here.
Orthodontic treatment spans months, so an initial evaluation during a visit to Pune, followed by periodic check-ins, is a realistic way to plan treatment around travel.
14 FAQ
Adults can be treated just as effectively as teenagers, age alone doesn't rule out treatment.
It varies by case complexity, from several months for mild crowding to two years or more for complex cases.
For mild to moderate cases, yes, more complex cases often still need traditional braces for the range of movement required.
Yes, active decay or gum disease is generally addressed first, before orthodontic movement begins.
Without wearing a retainer as directed afterward, some shifting can occur over time.
Braces are fixed brackets and wires, clear aligners are removable trays, both move teeth but suit different cases and preferences.
This depends on your specific case complexity, discussed and recommended at an examination.
1. Clinical literature on orthodontic treatment outcomes across age groups, indexed on PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
2. Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar's peer-reviewed publications, indexed on PubMed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This page provides general dental information and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual case. No specific results, costs, or timelines are guaranteed. Please consult Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar or a qualified specialist for advice specific to your condition.
