Concern · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Crooked, Crowded or Gapped Teeth

Alignment is not only cosmetic. Crowded teeth are harder to clean and a misaligned bite can wear enamel unevenly, so the case for treating it often holds up on dental grounds alone.

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What people usually notice

Teeth overlapping or rotated
Gaps between front teeth
Upper and lower teeth that do not meet evenly
Difficulty flossing between particular teeth

What commonly contributes

Jaw size relative to tooth size, largely inherited
Early loss of baby or adult teeth
Long-standing habits in childhood
Gradual drifting over years, including after previous orthodontics

This page describes what is common, not what is true of you. Only an examination can say which of these applies.

What a doctor may consider

Which of these suits you — and whether any of them is needed at all — is decided at the consultation, not from this page.

Braces & AlignersBoth routes assessed together — case complexity usually decides, not preference alone.Smile MakeoverWhere the goal is appearance and orthodontics is not the right or wanted route.

What the consultation settles

Ask which route your case actually suits. Clear aligners are excellent for many cases and genuinely unsuitable for some, and you should hear that before you choose on comfort.

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Related concerns

Stained or yellow teethCoffee, tea or tobacco staining, and teeth that look dull.Missing teethA gap to fill, and three quite different ways to fill it.Bleeding or swollen gumsBleeding when you brush — the sign most people ignore.

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Questions patients ask about crooked or gapped teeth

Are clear aligners as effective as braces?

For many cases, yes. For complex movements, fixed braces remain more predictable. The assessment tells you which category yours is in rather than steering you to one.

How long does treatment take?

Months to a couple of years depending on complexity. You should get a case-specific estimate at the assessment, not a headline number.

Am I too old for braces?

No. Adult orthodontics is routine. Healthy gums and bone matter far more than age, and both are checked first.

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