The most proven option in orthodontics and for many cases, still the best. Here is what to expect, without the apology and without the upsell.
Metal braces are stainless steel brackets bonded to the front of your teeth, connected by an arch wire that is gradually adjusted to move teeth into place. They are visible, time-tested, and remain the most effective option for complex cases. Typical cost at our clinic starts from 50,000 rupees . Typical treatment duration: 12–24 months. Most cases finish in this range.
Somewhere in the last decade, clinic websites started apologising for metal braces. They got called “traditional,” “classic,” “entry-level”, in tones that quietly suggested the patient should be choosing something else. We want to push back on that.
Metal braces remain, in 2026, the most effective orthodontic option for many real-world cases. For severe crowding, significant rotations, deep bites, or complex multi-tooth movements, traditional braces will usually finish your treatment faster, with a better final result, than aligners can. They cost less because the underlying technology is simpler not because the outcome is worse.
If your case is complex, metal braces may not just be a reasonable option. They may be the option.
First, we sit down and talk. Before we look at your teeth, we ask you to tell us what brings you in. What bothers you about your smile or your bite. What you have tried before. Any practical concerns, your job, your school or your daily life.
If you came in expecting metal braces because of cost, we want to know that. If you came in because someone in your family had them and you trust the option, we want to know that too.
Then we examine. Photographs, X-rays, a clinical assessment of your teeth and your bite. For complex cases we may also take a panoramic X-ray to see the roots and the underlying bone.
Then we sit down again. We show you what we found, in plain terms. We confirm whether metal braces are the right fit for your case and we are honest if a different option would serve you better.
You will leave with written costs and timelines, including any additional procedures that may be needed (extractions, retainers, attachments).
Then you go home and think. There is no pressure to decide on the day. If you have questions afterwards, WhatsApp us. When you are ready to begin, we are ready.
We believe patients make better decisions when they fully understand their options, their costs, and their treatment journey before committing to orthodontic treatment.
Metal braces typically start at 50,000 rupees at our clinic. Your final cost depends on case complexity, treatment duration, and whether additional procedures are needed (extractions, retainers, special attachments). We provide a written estimate after assessment, with no hidden additions later.
Mild cases finish in 12–16 months. Moderate cases take 16–20 months. Complex cases can take 20–24 months, occasionally longer. We give you an honest estimate at the start and tell you if it changes during treatment.
There is 2–3 days of soreness after they are first placed and after each monthly adjustment. The discomfort is mild to moderate definitely manageable with soft food and over-the-counter pain relief. Most patients describe it as awareness rather than pain after the first week.
Most foods, yes. The list to avoid: hard foods (raw apples, ice, hard candies, nuts in shell), sticky foods (chewing gum, toffee, caramel), and biting into anything you would normally tear with your front teeth. Cut, slice, and chew with your back teeth. You will adjust your eating habits faster than you expect.
Yes , they are not hidden. They are smaller and less obvious than they used to be a generation ago, but they are visibly metal brackets on the front of your teeth. If invisibility is a strong requirement, ceramic, lingual, or clear aligner options exist, we will discuss them with you honestly.
The technology is simpler and the materials cost less. The cost difference reflects manufacturing and complexity, not the quality of the result. For many cases, metal braces deliver an equal or better clinical outcome than more expensive alternatives.
No. We treat adults with metal braces regularly. There is no upper age limit. Adults often choose metal braces specifically because they are reliable, predictable, and economical and the visibility matters less to them than they initially expected.
Yes , if you wear your retainer as instructed. After active treatment, teeth try to drift back for several months while the bone settles. A retainer holds them in place. We provide and fit your retainer as part of your treatment and explain the wear schedule clearly.
Metal braces remain one of the most effective orthodontic treatments for correcting crowding, spacing, bite issues, and complex tooth movements with precision and reliability.
