Braces straighten crooked teeth and correct bite problems. Treatment usually runs 18–24 months, with an adjustment visit every 4–8 weeks.
An orthodontist examines your bite, takes X-rays and impressions, and fits either fixed braces or clear aligners. Fixed metal braces remain the most common option in Pakistan and handle the widest range of cases. Ceramic braces are less visible; clear aligners are removable but are not suitable for every case.
Most courses run 18 to 24 months. Mild crowding may finish sooner; significant bite correction can take longer. After the braces come off you will wear a retainer — often at night indefinitely — because teeth drift back without one.
The first appointment is an assessment, not a fitting. The orthodontist checks whether you need extractions, explains the options, and gives a treatment length and cost estimate for your specific case.
Do braces hurt?
Fitting itself does not hurt. Teeth ache for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment, which ordinary painkillers handle.
Am I too old for braces?
No. Teeth move at any age. Adult treatment sometimes takes a little longer, but the result is the same.
Braces or clear aligners?
Aligners suit mild to moderate crowding and are removable. Complex bite problems are usually treated more predictably with fixed braces. An orthodontist will tell you which applies to you.
Dr. Adeel Tahir
Orthodontist
DENTAL INN
15+ yrsPMDC verified
239/5 aziz bhatti road lalkurti, Rawalpindi
Dr. Br. Malik Zubair (R)
Orthodontist
Nelson Medical Complex
30+ yrsPMDC verified
Abid Majeed Road Near MH Hospital, Rawalpindi
This page is general information, not dental advice. Treatment suitability, length and cost depend on your own examination — ask the dentist at your consultation.
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