Are clear aligners as effective as braces?

For many cases, yes. The dentist will tell you at the consultation whether aligners suit your teeth.

Is there an age limit?

No. Orthodontics works for teenagers and adults, as long as the teeth and gums are healthy.

Expect mild soreness for a few days after fitting and adjustments. It settles quickly.

How many hours a day do I wear aligners?

About 20 to 22 hours. Take them out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush.

Will I need a retainer?

Yes. Retainers stop teeth drifting back after treatment.

Treatment 04 · Orthodontics

Braces & Clear Aligners

Straighten your teeth with clear aligners or braces, planned from a digital scan and reviewed at every stage.

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Digital scan, no puttyClear and traditional optionsTeens and adults

Scan-planned treatment

What it is

Moving teeth gently into a better position

Orthodontics corrects crooked, crowded or widely spaced teeth, and bites that do not meet properly. Teeth are moved slowly with steady, gentle pressure.

Clear aligners are a series of removable, near-invisible trays, each one moving the teeth a little further. Braces use brackets and a wire, in metal or tooth-coloured ceramic.

After treatment, a retainer holds the teeth in their new position while the bone settles.

Who needs it

See a dentist if you notice any of these

Crooked or overlapping teeth

Gaps between teeth

Upper teeth that sit far ahead of the lower teeth

Lower teeth that sit in front of the upper teeth

Teeth that are hard to clean because of crowding

Teeth that have shifted after earlier treatment

Treatments we offer

Clear, metal or ceramic

Clear aligners

Removable, near-invisible trays that move teeth step by step.

Removable

Ceramic braces

Tooth-coloured brackets that blend in with your teeth, so braces are far less noticeable.

Less visible

Metal braces

Fixed metal brackets and wire, a strong and time-tested way to straighten teeth.

Fixed

Retainers

Fixed or removable retainers that hold teeth in place after treatment.

After treatment

How it works

From first scan to retainer

You know the number of visits and the cost before treatment starts.

Consultation

We examine your teeth and bite and discuss what you would like to change.

Digital scan

A 3D scan replaces putty impressions and is used to plan the movement.

Plan and cost

You see the planned result, the timeline and the cost of each option.

Fitting

Your aligners or braces are fitted, and we show you how to care for them.

Reviews

Regular visits to check progress and make adjustments.

Retainer

A retainer keeps your teeth in their new position.

Benefits

Why patients choose orthodontics at Oyster

Painless tooth movement

Aligners and braces cause mild pressure for a day or two after each change, not pain.

Planned on a scan

You see the expected result before treatment starts.

Options for every budget

Clear aligners, ceramic braces and metal braces, each explained and costed.

Reviewed regularly

Progress is checked at every tray change or adjustment.

Technology used

Precise, and more comfortable

Digital scanningAccurate impressions without putty.

Digital treatment planningEach stage of tooth movement mapped before treatment begins.

Digital X-raysUp to 90% less radiation, with instant images.

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FAQs

Questions about braces & aligners

Anything else? Call +91 88072 68748 or message us on WhatsApp.

Typically 6 to 24 months, depending on how much the teeth need to move.

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