01 Braces Treatment
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Periodontist & Implantologist
Braces use brackets bonded to each tooth and an archwire to gradually move teeth into better alignment, addressing crowding, spacing, and bite issues over a planned course of adjustment visits.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, orthodontic treatment is planned and monitored directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
Patients usually visit us for: crowded or crooked teeth gaps between teeth a bite that feels off a teen or adult first orthodontic evaluation
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Quick answer: Braces treatment uses brackets bonded to each tooth and an archwire that applies gentle, sustained pressure to gradually move teeth into better alignment, correcting crowding, spacing, and bite issues over a course of periodic adjustment visits. In Koregaon Park, Pune, orthodontic treatment is planned and monitored by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, a US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
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02 Overview
Braces correct crowding, gaps, and bite misalignment by applying continuous, gentle pressure through an archwire connected to brackets bonded on each tooth. As bone around the tooth root remodels in response to that pressure, the tooth gradually shifts into a new position.
Several bracket options exist, including metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, and lingual braces, along with a removable alternative, clear aligners. This page covers what's common across braces treatment generally.
Treatment typically has two phases: an active phase where teeth are actively moved, followed by a retention phase using a retainer to hold the new position in place.
03 Candidacy
Whether braces are the right option, and which type, depends on your specific alignment issue and overall oral health.
04 Background
Tooth movement is a biological process, not a mechanical one. Bone on one side of the tooth root resorbs while new bone forms on the other side, allowing the tooth to shift gradually without being damaged. This process has a natural pace that can't be significantly sped up without risking the tooth and surrounding bone.
Treatment duration varies by case complexity, mild crowding resolves faster than significant bite correction, which is why timelines are estimated only after a full examination, not quoted as a universal figure.
05 Options
Different bracket systems suit different priorities, whether that's cost-effectiveness, appearance, or visit frequency.
Traditional stainless steel brackets and wires, a well-established option suited to a wide range of cases.
Tooth-coloured brackets that blend in more than metal, while working on the same bracket-and-wire principle.
Brackets with a built-in mechanism to hold the wire, often reducing how often adjustment visits are needed.
06 Procedure
X-rays, scans, and photographs assess your bite and alignment to plan treatment.
Bracket type and an estimated treatment duration are discussed based on your specific case.
Brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected with the archwire that begins guiding movement.
Wires are tightened or changed at regular intervals to continue guiding tooth movement.
Once alignment is achieved, brackets are removed and a retainer maintains the new position.
07 Cost Factors
Cost depends on case complexity and the bracket type chosen. It's 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 braces have already been recommended elsewhere, Dr. Neel is available to review your case and share an independent assessment.
08 Aftercare
Mild soreness as teeth begin responding to pressure is normal and settles within days.
Extra care with brushing and flossing around brackets helps prevent decay or gum irritation.
Hard and sticky foods are avoided, since they can damage brackets or wires.
A retainer is worn as directed to hold the new tooth positions in place.
09 Limits
Being clear about the boundaries of orthodontic treatment matters:
10 Your Visit
The first appointment includes an examination and imaging to assess your bite and alignment, followed by a clear discussion of bracket options and an estimated treatment timeline for your specific case.
11 Why This Clinic
BDS (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai) · Postgraduate periodontology training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (2008) · ITI Fellow, International Team for Implantology (2009)
Few orthodontic providers in Pune combine that with specialist periodontal training: Dr. Neel is Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist, and one of only two in India, so tooth movement is planned with an eye on the gum and bone tissue carrying it.
Moving teeth through healthy gum and bone tissue is confirmed before treatment starts.
Metal, ceramic, self-ligating, and lingual braces, plus clear aligners, under one roof.
Duration estimates are based on your case, not a generic promise.
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 orthodontic care available here.
Because braces treatment spans many months with periodic adjustment visits, it's best planned around either a longer stay in Pune or coordinated remote check-ins between visits, discussed honestly at your first consultation.
14 FAQ
It varies by case, typically somewhere between 12 and 24 months, depending on how much correction is needed. A specific estimate is given after examination.
Placing braces isn't painful. Some soreness for a few days after placement and after adjustment visits is normal as teeth respond to pressure.
Braces are fixed brackets and wires bonded to the teeth. Clear aligners are a series of removable, custom-made trays. Which suits you better depends on your specific case.
Yes, braces work for adults as well as teens, provided the gums and bone supporting the teeth are healthy enough for tooth movement.
Typically every few weeks, though this varies by bracket type and where you are in treatment. Self-ligating braces often need slightly less frequent visits.
A retainer is fitted to hold your teeth in their new position. Wearing it as directed is what prevents teeth from gradually shifting back.
It depends on your alignment issue, budget, and appearance preferences. This is discussed in detail at your first consultation, comparing the options suited to your case.
1. Clinical literature on orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodelling, 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.
