Assess alignment together with bite, gums, jaw relationships and treatment goals
Crooked Teeth in Baner, Pune
Crooked teeth may involve crowding, rotations, spacing, protrusion, impaction or teeth meeting unevenly. Appearance matters, but suitable planning also considers bite, cleaning access, gum support, jaw relationships and facial balance.
At Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner, Dr Shrikant Gadakh assesses tooth positions, bite, growth where relevant, periodontal health and records before comparing observation, braces, clear aligners, space management or coordinated care.
Need an earlier assessment? Crooked teeth are usually not an emergency. Seek prompt advice for dental trauma, a wire injuring tissue, facial swelling, severe pain or a tooth becoming suddenly mobile. Breathing difficulty or major facial injury needs urgent medical care.
PatternsCrowding, rotation, spacing and bite problems
AssessmentTeeth, jaws, gums and facial relationships
OptionsObservation, braces, aligners or coordinated care
After treatmentRetention and maintenance are required
Crooked teeth are assessed as part of the whole bite, not as isolated front-tooth appearance. Appliance choice and whether treatment is worthwhile depend on diagnosis, oral health, complexity, cooperation and long-term retention.
01 Overview
What causes crooked teeth?
Tooth size, jaw size, eruption pattern, missing or extra teeth, habits, early tooth loss, gum support and inherited growth patterns can influence alignment. Crowding may block eruption or make cleaning more difficult. [1]
A straight-looking front row does not ensure a healthy bite, and visible irregularity does not automatically require treatment. The orthodontic diagnosis describes tooth and jaw relationships before an appliance is chosen.
Alignment is not only a cosmetic decision
Treatment may improve cleaning access, reduce traumatic contacts, create restorative space or address function as well as appearance. Observation is reasonable when expected benefit is small, risks are disproportionate or the patient does not want the maintenance burden.
Patients also describe this as crowded teeth, misaligned teeth, uneven teeth or a crooked smile. If you are looking for crooked teeth treatment in Baner, the dentist checks how the teeth and jaws fit together and explains whether braces, clear aligners, bonding or monitoring is the reasonable route for your case.
The right treatment starts with identifying the condition and the least extensive suitable option.
02 Candidacy
Who may need an assessment for crooked teeth in Baner?
Assessment may be appropriate when
Crowding or rotations make cleaning difficult.
Teeth meet unevenly or bite the cheek or palate.
An adult tooth has not erupted as expected.
Spaces, protrusion or asymmetry cause concern.
Alignment is needed before restorative replacement.
The requested change conflicts with bite or facial stability.
Cooperation or retention is unlikely to be adequate.
Complex skeletal problems may need surgical coordination.
Suitability depends on examination findings, not symptoms or appearance alone.
03 Background
Why crooked teeth need an orthodontic diagnosis
The same visible crowding can arise from different tooth and jaw relationships. Records help determine whether space should be created, preserved, redistributed or accepted. Extraction is not automatic, and aligners are not appropriate for every movement or complexity. [2]
Observation
May suit: Stable alignment where treatment benefit is limited or timing is not appropriate. Timeline: Review based on growth, eruption or oral-health change.
Braces
May suit: A range of tooth movements requiring fixed-appliance control. Timeline: Active treatment and scheduled adjustments followed by retention.
Clear aligners
May suit: Suitable alignment and bite problems with reliable prescribed wear. Timeline: Sequential trays, monitoring, refinements when indicated and retention.
Want to talk this through before you book? Our team can answer questions about crooked teeth by phone or WhatsApp.
The condition, remaining support and long-term maintenance needs determine the appropriate option.
04 Procedure
How crooked teeth are assessed
Discuss priorities
Clarify appearance, function, cleaning and previous treatment concerns.
Examine alignment and bite
Assess crowding, spacing, jaw relationships and tooth contacts.
Check oral health
Review decay, gums, recession, wear and hygiene readiness.
Take selected records
Use photographs, scans and imaging only as clinically indicated.
Compare plans
Explain appliance choices, limits, risks, timing and retention.
Care moves from diagnosis and planning to treatment, checks and maintenance.
05 Visits
What happens at a crooked teeth consultation at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic?
The first consultation identifies the orthodontic problem and oral-health priorities. Full records and plan discussion may occur separately. Active treatment then requires monitoring visits, and finishing is followed by retainers. Exact duration cannot be confirmed before diagnosis and response assessment.
Plan for the full sequence. Assessment, preliminary care, treatment and review may be separate appointments when combining them would reduce diagnostic clarity or treatment quality.
Visit numbers depend on diagnosis, complexity, preliminary care and review needs.
06 Comfort
Does correcting crooked teeth hurt?
Braces and aligners can cause temporary pressure or tenderness after placement or adjustment. Sharp injury, severe persistent pain, gum swelling or a loose component that creates a safety risk needs prompt advice rather than being treated as normal adaptation.
Tell us about anxiety, sensitivity, previous difficult dental experiences or medical concerns before care begins. We can explain each stage, agree on a stop signal and pause when clinically appropriate.
Comfort planning begins with knowing what you feel and agreeing how we communicate during care.
07 Aftercare
Aftercare following your appointment in Baner
Maintain excellent hygiene
Clean around appliances and between teeth as demonstrated.
Follow wear instructions
Aligners, elastics and retainers work only with prescribed use.
Protect appliances
Avoid damaging foods or habits according to the appliance.
Keep retention reviews
Teeth can move after active treatment without ongoing retention.
Follow the advice for your specific procedure and contact us when symptoms worsen instead of settling.
08 Limits
When crooked teeth need coordinated or alternative care
Orthodontics cannot control every aspect of jaw growth or ensure that teeth never move again. Significant skeletal discrepancy, impacted teeth, missing teeth, periodontal risk or restorative needs may require coordination. Moving only visible front teeth without assessing the bite can create unwanted contacts or instability. [3]
Medical history, medicines, ability to tolerate care and the feasibility of long-term maintenance are considered before elective treatment.
Risks, complications and warning signs
Leaving crooked teeth is not always harmful, but crowding can make cleaning harder and raise the chance of gum disease or decay in some mouths. Treatment has its own risks, such as soreness, root shortening, decay around braces and relapse without retainers. Call the clinic if a crooked tooth is painful, loose or bleeding when you brush.
Not sure whether crooked teeth applies to you? Call or message the clinic and we will explain the next step.
We recommend treatment only when the expected benefit and maintainability justify proceeding.
09 Appointment
Your first visit to Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic in Baner
Tell us what you want to change, whether chewing or cleaning is difficult, and about previous braces, retainers, trauma or missing teeth. Dr Shrikant reviews oral health, alignment, bite and the records needed for diagnosis.
Before you decide, we explain the likely benefits, material risks, alternatives and consequences of delay. You can take time to consider elective treatment.
Symptoms are clues rather than a diagnosis. We record where the problem is felt, when it began, what triggers it, how long it lasts and whether sleep, chewing or daily activity is affected. The painful or visible area is compared with nearby teeth, gums, bite and jaw because discomfort can be referred from another site.
Tests and imaging are selected to answer a clinical question. Depending on the concern, this may include checking cold response, bite tenderness, mobility, gum measurements, cracks, restorations or a focused dental X-ray. No single test is interpreted in isolation, and normal-looking surfaces do not rule out deeper disease.
The initial aim is to identify urgency and cause, then discuss reasonable choices. Temporary symptom relief is not a substitute for definitive care when decay, infection, fracture or failing support is present. If findings are uncertain, review, additional imaging or referral may be safer than irreversible treatment.
The first visit establishes the diagnosis, priorities and a treatment plan specific to you.
10 Your dental team
Meet the dentists supporting crooked teeth in Baner
Your care is planned by the dentist whose training matches the treatment, with coordinated support when more than one speciality is involved.
Dr Shrikant completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at M.G.V. Dental College, Nashik. He focuses on bite and alignment concerns.
His input is available when tooth position affects the plan.
Dr Archana completed BDS at Rural Dental College, Loni, and MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at SMBT Dental College, Sangamner. She received a Maharashtra University of Health Sciences gold medal and has taught as an assistant professor.
She assesses symptoms, tooth structure and restorative needs before recommending care.
The relevant dentist leads your plan, with coordinated support when needed.
11 Reviews
What patients in Baner say about their care at the clinic
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Overall Google rating for Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner 858 Google reviews, as of 16 October 2026. Read all reviews on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
“I got my braces treatment done with Dr Shrikant Sir nd Im honestly very happy with the results.wonderfull Experience very helpfull throughout my braces journey.”
5 out of 5 stars
“I have done braces treatment very nice results . Thank you Dr shrikant sir”
5 out of 5 stars
“I had a really good experience at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner. To be honest, nowadays I am a little hesitant when it comes to doctors and hospitals. I have visited a few places before where I didn’t feel completely confident about the treatment advice, so for me, trust in a doctor is very important. But my experience here was different. From my first visit, I felt that the doctor actually listened to my problem and suggested treatment based on what I really needed. I never felt that I was being unnecessarily pushed towards anything. The doctor’s nature is very good, and he gives proper attention and time to each patient. That personally made me feel comfortable and trust the treatment. In my case, I had a gap between my teeth and my upper teeth were also more forward than I wanted. I took treatment for around one year, and I am genuinely very happy with the results. The gap has been closed and my upper teeth have moved back into a much better position. I can clearly see the difference between how my teeth were before and how they are now. …”
5 out of 5 stars
“I have done braces treatment for spacing in teeth now my teeth are perfect. Thank you Dr Shrikant”
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Find us in Alacrity Commercial Complex near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar, Baner.
Plan your visit
Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner Shop no 101, Alacrity Commercial Complex, near Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar Co-Op Society, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India
Planning access. If you need level entry without steps, lift access, an accessible washroom or parking, call before travelling so we can confirm current arrangements.
Call before travelling to confirm the schedule and any access requirements.
13 FAQs
Crooked Teeth questions from patients in Baner
Do crooked teeth always need braces?
No. Observation, clear aligners or another coordinated approach may be appropriate depending on diagnosis and goals.
Can clear aligners correct every case?
No. Suitability depends on the required movements, bite complexity, periodontal support and reliable wear.
Will teeth stay straight after treatment?
Teeth can move throughout life, so retainers and long-term monitoring are part of orthodontic care.
Do crowded teeth always require extraction?
No. Space decisions depend on crowding, tooth position, jaw relationships, facial balance, gum health and treatment goals.
Can adults straighten crooked teeth?
Often yes, provided teeth and supporting tissues are healthy enough and the plan reflects adult biological and restorative needs.
Can crooked teeth be straightened without braces?
Sometimes. Mild crowding or small rotations can be improved with clear aligners, and minor shape changes with bonding or veneers. The dentist examines the bite first, because moving teeth without checking the jaws can cause problems.
At what age is it too late to straighten teeth?
There is no upper age limit as long as the gums and bone are healthy. Adults can have braces or aligners, though treatment may take a little longer, and gum disease needs to be controlled before teeth are moved.
An examination remains necessary even when your concern sounds similar to a common dental problem.
14 Next step
Book a crooked teeth consultation in Baner
Tell us what you have noticed and whether the concern is routine, uncomfortable or urgent.
Bring photographs, scans, X-rays, digital simulations and the written plan. We can review diagnosis, extractions or space strategy, appliance choice, expected limits and retention.
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Disclosure: Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner provides the dental care described on this page.
