At first, you may feel some discomfort or tightness in your teeth for a few days after adjustments. This can usually be relieved with common pain relievers if needed. In most cases, the discomfort gradually subsides within 3–7 days.

You may notice small changes within the first few weeks, but more visible aesthetic results usually appear after a few months. The total treatment time depends on your initial dental condition.

It depends on each individual case. The orthodontist will evaluate your dental condition to determine whether tooth extraction is needed to create enough space for proper tooth movement.

When performed properly and followed by wearing retainers as instructed, orthodontic results are generally stable long-term. However, poor oral hygiene during treatment may lead to tooth decay or gum inflammation, so regular check-ups and proper dental care are essential.

Brush your teeth after every meal, use orthodontic floss or interdental brushes, and rinse with mouthwash regularly. Avoid sticky or overly hard foods, and visit your dental clinic promptly if a bracket becomes loose or detached.

The duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the type of braces and each patient’s dental condition.

• Metal braces and ceramic braces usually have the shortest treatment time, ranging from 12–24 months.
• Lingual braces (behind-the-teeth braces) typically take around 19–30 months due to the lighter force applied by the brackets and archwires.
• Invisalign treatment generally takes the longest, ranging from 18–36 months.

Yes, adults can still get braces as long as their teeth and gums are healthy. Treatment may take a little longer compared to younger patients, but both functional and aesthetic results can still be highly effective when properly planned and performed.

To prevent brackets from becoming loose or broken during orthodontic treatment, you should avoid or limit:

❌ Hard foods: ice, bones, hard candies
❌ Chewy or sticky foods: taffy, sticky rice cakes, dried squid
❌ Crunchy foods: popcorn, hard biscuits or crackers
❌ Biting directly into hard foods: apples, guavas, raw carrots (cut them into small pieces instead)

👉 It is recommended to choose softer foods that are easy to chew and to maintain good oral hygiene after meals to protect your braces throughout treatment.

The ideal age for orthodontic treatment is usually between 12 and 18 years old. During this stage, the jawbone is still developing, allowing teeth to move more easily, which often leads to shorter treatment time and more effective results.