21/08/2026
Orthodontic treatment moves through clear phases, starting with
diagnostic planning and appliance fitting, moving into active tooth movement and bite correction, and finishing with a lifelong retention phase to keep teeth straight:
1. Consultation and Planning
Initial exam: Your orthodontist takes X-rays, photos, and digital scans.
Treatment design: A customized plan is made to choose between traditional braces or clear aligners.
2. Fitting and Bonding
Placement: Brackets are glued to your teeth, or your first custom aligners are provided.
Archwires: Flexible wires are attached to apply initial gentle pressure.
3. Alignment and Leveling
Crooked teeth move: Flexible wires guide crowded or rotated teeth into a straighter row.
4. Bite Correction and Space Closure
Bite adjustment: Rubber bands or extra appliances fix overbites, underbites, or crossbites.
Gaps close: Spaces between teeth are squeezed shut.
5. Finishing and Detailing
Final tweaks: Precise individual movements ensure roots and bite contacts are correct.
Removal: Braces or attachments are taken off, and teeth are polished.
6. Retention Phase
Retainers fitted: Custom removable or fixed retainers hold teeth steady while bone stabilizes.
