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Braces for kids
Braces for Kids in Kondapur, Hyderabad
Braces for kids straighten crooked or crowded teeth and, in a growing child, can guide the way the jaws develop. The right age depends on the problem, and sometimes the right advice is to wait and watch.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, a dentist at the clinic, and children's braces are planned by the clinic's orthodontists. It explains how braces for kids in Kondapur work, when to start, the risks and what parents can expect.
- Usual age
- From about 7 to 14
- Treatment
- Months to years
- Starts with
- A check-up and records
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
Braces for kids are fixed or removable appliances that straighten a child's teeth and guide jaw growth. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, the orthodontist checks your child's teeth and jaws first, and starts braces at the age when they will help most, which is not the same for every child.
01 Overview
What are braces for kids and when should a child start?
Braces are small brackets and wires, or removable appliances, that gently move teeth into a better position. In children, treatment can also guide how the jaws grow, which is something that cannot be done in the same way once growth is over.
The American Association of Orthodontists suggests that a first orthodontic check-up is useful by about age 7, when the first adult molars have come in, although this is a check and not the start of treatment. Many children then simply wait and are watched until more adult teeth arrive.
Treatment in two parts is possible. Early treatment, called phase one, is done while some baby teeth remain. Later treatment, phase two, is done once the adult teeth are in. A Cochrane review found that early treatment for prominent upper front teeth reduced the chance of those teeth being injured, but gave no other advantage over one phase in the teen years.1 For teenagers and adults, see braces treatment and clear aligners.
Common reasons children are referred include crowding, gaps, an overbite or underbite, a crossbite, teeth that stick out and habits such as thumb sucking. Keeping baby teeth healthy also matters, see pediatric dentistry.
In short, braces for kids correct teeth and guide growth, and the right time to start depends on the problem.
02 Candidacy
Is my child ready for braces in Kondapur?
Only an examination shows whether your child needs treatment now, later or not at all. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
Signs a child may benefit from an orthodontic check
- Crowded, crooked or overlapping teeth
- Upper front teeth that stick out, or a lower jaw that sits forward
- Teeth that do not meet properly when the child bites
- Thumb sucking, mouth breathing or early or late loss of baby teeth
Needs caution or waiting
- Active cavities or gum problems, which are treated first
- A child who is not yet ready to look after braces and brush well
- Mild crowding that may improve as adult teeth come in
- A problem for which waiting until the teen years gives the same result
A check-up around age 7 tells you whether to treat, wait or watch.
03 Options
Which type of braces will my child need in Kondapur?
The appliance depends on the child's age and what needs correcting. The orthodontist chooses with you.
Early orthodontic treatment with an expander or growth appliance
A palatal expander widens a narrow upper jaw, and other appliances can guide jaw growth in a child. A Cochrane review found that early treatment of a Class II overbite reduced injury to prominent front teeth by about a third to 40 percent, and gave no other advantage over later treatment.1
Months
Fixed braces for a growing child
Metal or ceramic brackets and wires move the teeth into place once the adult teeth are in. They are the usual choice for children because they cannot be taken out. Details are on the braces treatment page.
1 to 2 years
Removable and clear options for older children
Some teenagers can use clear aligners if they are willing to wear them for most of the day. Retainers hold the result at the end of any treatment.
Teen years
If a baby tooth is lost early, a space maintainer can hold the gap so the adult tooth has room.
| Compared on | Early treatment (phase one) | Treatment in the teen years |
|---|---|---|
| Child's age | Roughly 7 to 10, baby teeth still present | Roughly 11 to 14, adult teeth in |
| Aim | Guide jaw growth or fix a clear problem early | Move all the adult teeth into place |
| Evidence | Fewer injuries to prominent front teeth1 | Same final result as two phases for Class II1 |
| Appliance | Expander or a few brackets | Fixed braces, sometimes aligners |
Early treatment is for specific problems, and for many children one phase later is enough.
04 Procedure
How are braces for kids fitted, step by step?
Most children are surprised that fitting braces does not hurt. The steps below are what usually happens, and the time varies with the plan.
Fitting is quick and needs no needles, and the soreness comes after.
First examination and records for early orthodontic treatment
The orthodontist checks your child's teeth, bite and jaws, and takes photos, X-rays and impressions or scans. Your child's age and growth are considered. You are told if treatment should start now or later.
Treating cavities and gum problems first
Any cavity or gum problem is treated before braces, because braces make cleaning harder. A teeth cleaning may be done, and fluoride may be advised.
Fitting the expander or the brackets
Teeth are cleaned and dried, and brackets or an expander are fixed in place. The wire is placed and tied or clipped. This takes about an hour and uses no needles.
Adjustments and checking jaw growth
Your child comes back every four to eight weeks for the wire to be changed or the appliance adjusted. The orthodontist checks how the jaws and teeth are growing.
Removing the braces and fitting a retainer
When the teeth are in place, the braces are removed and a retainer is made. Wearing the retainer as advised is what keeps the teeth from drifting back.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of braces for kids in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
No two children need the same treatment, so Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an examination. The price is given after the orthodontist has seen your child and the records. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- The problem to correct, and how complex it is
- Whether early treatment, a second phase or both are needed
- The length of treatment and the number of adjustment visits
- Whether cavities or gum problems need treating first
What you decide with the dentist
- The type of appliance: expander, metal, ceramic or aligners
- Whether teeth need to be removed to make room
- Retainers after treatment
Your child's age and growth stage matter too, because they affect when and how treatment is done.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
How do we look after braces on a child's teeth?
Braces trap food, and children need to brush well. The steps below help.
The first week
The teeth feel sore for a few days. Soft food, such as dal, rice and curd, helps. The dentist may suggest a pain relief medicine in the dose for the child's age. Wax can cover a wire that rubs the cheek.
Brushing and flossing with braces
Brush after meals and at bedtime with a fluoride toothpaste, angling the brush to clean around the brackets. Floss threaders and small brushes reach between the teeth. A parent should check until the child does it well.
Foods to avoid
Avoid sticky sweets, toffee, chewing gum and hard foods such as nuts, ice and uncut apple, because they can break a bracket or bend a wire.
Retainers and sports
Wear the retainer for as long as advised. A mouthguard protects braces during sports, and a child who plays contact sports should ask the orthodontist about one.
When to call us
Call the clinic if a bracket or wire comes loose and cuts the mouth, if a tooth is knocked, or if swelling or pain is severe. If a wire is poking and you cannot reach the clinic, cover it with wax. If swelling spreads to the face or neck, or your child has trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Brushing well and avoiding sticky food keep a child's teeth healthy under braces.
07 Limits
When should braces for a child be delayed or avoided?
The orthodontist may suggest waiting, or a different plan, in these situations:
- Active cavities or gum disease, which are treated first.
- A child who cannot yet brush well or is unlikely to keep appointments.
- Mild problems that are likely to improve as adult teeth come in.
- A problem that would be corrected equally well by treatment in the teen years.1
- Teeth or jaws still too early in development for the planned appliance.
If baby teeth are lost early, see space maintainers. For decay prevention while the child wears braces, see pit and fissure sealants.
Risks and complications
The risks of braces include sore teeth and mouth ulcers, white marks or cavities if cleaning is poor, a loose or broken bracket, and shortening of the tooth roots in some children. Teeth can move back after treatment if the retainer is not worn.
Early treatment does not always shorten later treatment. In the Cochrane review, two-phase treatment gave no extra benefit over one phase in the teens apart from fewer injuries to prominent teeth.1
Results vary between children and depend on growth, cooperation and cleaning, so no one can promise an outcome.
Braces help most when the child is ready, and waiting is sometimes the right advice.
08 Your visit
What happens at my child's first braces appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit the orthodontist looks at your child's teeth, bite and jaws, checks how many adult teeth are in and takes photos or X-rays if needed. You are told whether treatment should begin now, later or not at all. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Bring earlier dental records and tell the dentist about your child's habits such as thumb sucking, health problems and medicines. Your child can ask questions too.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. A visit to look and talk is no commitment, and you are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit is to look and plan, and you decide what comes next.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for your child's braces in Kondapur?
Medical reviewer of this page
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
Parents ask me when to start braces. There is no single age. Some problems are better watched until most adult teeth are in, and a few are better helped earlier while the jaws are still growing. I would rather tell you to wait than start treatment that your child does not need yet.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri reviewed this page as a dentist at the clinic. The clinic's team board lists orthodontists, who plan braces, and a pediatric dentist, who looks after children's teeth, so both can be involved in your child's care.
Orthodontists and a pediatric dentist
The team board lists orthodontists and a pediatric dentist, so braces and everyday care are planned together.
Waiting is an honest option
If your child does not need braces yet, the orthodontist tells you, and you are not pushed into early treatment.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan before any treatment starts, so you know what is being done.
Children feel at ease
Each step is explained to the child in simple words before it is done.
Orthodontists and a pediatric dentist, an honest wait-and-watch option and a written plan are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
Recent patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Parents looking for children's braces Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Braces for kids in Hyderabad for families from other cities and countries
If your family is moving to Hyderabad or visiting, connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone, and the team will help plan a visit. Send your child's earlier X-rays and photos if you have them.
Braces need adjustment visits every few weeks, so treatment is better planned for a family that lives in or near Hyderabad. An examination can still tell you what your child needs and when, which you can then follow up with a dentist at home.
Ask for your child's records and X-rays before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
A visit can give you a plan even if the treatment is done close to home.
13 Questions
Braces for kids questions from parents in Kondapur
At what age should a child get braces?
There is no single age. A first check-up is useful at about age 7, and most children start braces between about 11 and 14, once the adult teeth are in. Some problems are treated earlier while the jaws are growing. The orthodontist advises after examining your child.
Do braces hurt children?
Fitting braces does not hurt, since no needles are used. The teeth feel sore for a few days after fitting and after adjustments. Soft food and the pain medicine the dentist advises help, and the soreness settles within a week.
How long do children need to wear braces?
It depends on the problem. Treatment commonly takes one to two years, and early treatment with an expander can take several months. A retainer is worn after braces. The orthodontist gives an estimate once the records are taken.
Is early orthodontic treatment necessary?
Not always. A Cochrane review found that early treatment for prominent upper front teeth reduced injuries to those teeth, but gave no other advantage over treatment in the teen years. Some other problems, such as a narrow upper jaw, are better corrected early.
Can my child have braces if baby teeth are still present?
Yes, for some problems. Early treatment is planned while baby teeth remain, usually with an expander or a few brackets. Full braces are normally fitted once the adult teeth have come in. The orthodontist tells you which applies to your child.
What if my child sucks their thumb?
Thumb sucking can push the front teeth forward and narrow the upper jaw if it continues after the adult teeth arrive. The dentist can suggest ways to help the child stop, and an appliance may be used. Braces then correct any effect.
How is the cost of braces for kids decided?
The cost is given after the examination and records. The problem, the number of phases, the type of appliance, how long treatment takes and the retainers all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
How do I keep my child's teeth clean in braces?
Brush after meals and at bedtime with fluoride toothpaste, floss with a threader, and avoid sticky or hard food. A parent should check until the child does it well. Regular cleaning visits catch problems early.
14 Second opinion
Not sure if your child needs braces?
If you are unsure, bring your child for a check-up. The orthodontist will tell you whether to treat now, wait or do nothing, and explain why. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book. The visit is the first step, and you are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered alongside braces for kids
Braces treatment
The full guide to fixed braces for teenagers and adults.
Space maintainers
Holds the gap when a baby tooth is lost early.
Clear aligners
A removable option some teenagers can use.
Sources
- Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion) in children (Cochrane review), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
- Braces (Mouth Healthy), American Dental Association
- Baby teeth (Mouth Healthy), American Dental Association
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.