Doctor-planned removable trays for suitable tooth movement
Clear Aligners in Baner, Pune
Clear aligners are a sequence of removable plastic trays designed to move teeth in planned stages. They must be worn for the prescribed daily time and removed for eating, drinking anything other than water and oral hygiene.
At Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner, Dr Shrikant Gadakh assesses the bite, roots, gums and movements before deciding whether aligners can meet the objective or fixed braces would provide more reliable control.
Need an earlier assessment? Contact the clinic if an aligner causes a sharp injury, stops seating, is lost during an active stage or severe pain persists. Facial swelling or trauma needs prompt assessment.
Clear aligners can treat selected crowding, spacing and bite concerns through a prescribed tray sequence. Success depends on diagnosis, daily wear, attachment care, review visits and refinements when movement does not track as planned.
01 Overview
What are clear aligners?
Each aligner is shaped slightly differently to guide selected teeth towards planned positions. Tooth-coloured attachments, elastics or other auxiliaries may be needed, so treatment is not necessarily without attachments or visually undetectable. [1]
Aligners can be removed for meals and brushing, but this benefit creates a responsibility to wear them consistently. A digital simulation is a planning tool rather than a promise of the exact biological result.
Aligners or fixed braces?
Aligners simplify eating and brushing but depend on disciplined wear and tray handling. Fixed braces remain attached and may provide different control for some movements. Complexity, not appearance alone, should determine the system.
People also call this treatment invisible braces, aligner trays, clear teeth straighteners or removable braces. If you are looking for clear aligners in Baner, the dentist checks your teeth, gums and bite, explains which problems aligners can treat and which need braces, and discusses the 20 to 22 hours of daily wear that aligner treatment depends on.
The right treatment starts with identifying the condition and the least extensive suitable option.
02 Candidacy
Who may need an assessment for clear aligners in Baner?
Assessment may be appropriate when
The required movements are suitable for an aligner sequence.
The patient can wear trays for the prescribed daily hours.
Teeth and gums are healthy before movement begins.
Attachments and elastics are acceptable when indicated.
Trays can be stored, cleaned and changed correctly.
Another approach may be needed when
Wear is likely to be inconsistent.
The movement or bite requires another appliance or coordinated surgery.
The patient expects trays without attachments or refinements.
A lost-tray plan and review schedule cannot be followed.
Suitability depends on examination findings, not symptoms or appearance alone.
03 Background
Why might clear aligners be recommended?
Aligner planning divides tooth movement into stages, but teeth do not always follow the digital plan exactly. Tracking is checked clinically. Additional scans and refinement trays may be needed, and interproximal reduction or extraction may be considered only when justified by records. [2]
Comprehensive aligner treatment
May suit: For suitable multi-tooth alignment and bite objectives. Timeline: Many sequential trays with periodic reviews and possible refinements.
Limited aligner treatment
May suit: For selected small movements with a restricted objective. Timeline: A shorter sequence may be possible after diagnosis.
Fixed braces
May suit: When continuous wear or more direct mechanical control better fits the case. Timeline: Duration depends on complexity and cooperation.
Want to talk this through before you book? Our team can answer questions about clear aligners by phone or WhatsApp.
The condition, remaining support and long-term maintenance needs determine the appropriate option.
04 Procedure
How clear aligners are carried out
Clinical assessment
We examine alignment, bite, roots, gums and restorative conditions.
Digital records
Scans, photographs and indicated X-rays support movement planning.
Plan review
Objectives, attachments, space creation, limitations and wear are discussed.
Tray sequence
Aligners are worn and changed according to instructions with tracking reviews.
Refinement and retention
Additional trays may finish movements before retainers are fitted.
Care moves from diagnosis and planning to treatment, checks and maintenance.
05 Visits
How many appointments do clear aligners take at Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic?
Aligner treatment includes assessment, records, plan review, tray delivery and regular monitoring. Review intervals vary. Treatment may extend when wear is inadequate, trays are lost, teeth stop tracking or refinement is needed.
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
Are clear aligners comfortable?
Pressure is expected when a new tray is inserted, and edges or attachments can initially irritate soft tissues. Aligners can cause discomfort. Persistent sharpness, severe pain or a tray that will not seat should be reviewed.
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
Wear as prescribed
Remove trays only for the situations explained by the orthodontist.
Clean teeth and trays
Brush before reinserting and use the advised cool-water cleaning method.
Use the case
Store aligners safely rather than wrapping them in tissue.
Keep previous trays
Retain recent trays when instructed in case the active one is lost.
Follow the advice for your specific procedure and contact us when symptoms worsen instead of settling.
08 Limits
When clear aligners may not be advised
Clear aligners are not suitable for every movement and do not remove orthodontic risks. Attachments may be visible, speech can change temporarily and trays can stain or distort. Root changes, gum problems and relapse remain possible, particularly without monitoring and retention. [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
Tooth soreness, a lisp for a few days and mild gum irritation are common. Less common problems include attachments coming off, tooth decay if trays are worn over poor cleaning, gum recession, root shortening, a bite that needs refinement and relapse if retainers are not worn. Call the clinic for a cracked tray, a damaged attachment, persistent pain or a tray that no longer fits.
Not sure whether clear aligners 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
Dr Shrikant evaluates whether a removable system can control the required movement and bite. We discuss wear, attachments, elastics, space creation, refinements, alternatives and retention before a digital plan is commissioned.
Before you decide, we explain the likely benefits, material risks, alternatives and consequences of delay. You can take time to consider elective treatment.
The first visit establishes the diagnosis, priorities and a treatment plan specific to you.
10 Your dental team
Meet the dentists supporting clear aligners 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
“Doing braces treatment here, treatment going nicely,my teeth are in good shape now ,smile better now in short time thank you Dr Shrikant Sir”
5 out of 5 stars
“A big thank you to Dr. Shrikant, Dr. Archana, and the entire team for their dedication. Highly recommend Sai Multispeciality Dental Clinic to anyone considering braces, especially if you have a complicated case!”
5 out of 5 stars
“Hello I have aligner treatment here for spacing in upper teeth after 8 months all space are close. …”
5 out of 5 stars
“Took braces treatment here! Dr. Shrikant was very patient and skilled at his work. The clinic is well managed and the results were really good. Highly trust them for any dental work.”
The rating below is the overall Google rating for the clinic, not a rating for Clear Aligners. These are 5-star Google reviews chosen for relevance to this page, shown as written. A longer review may be shortened at the end of a sentence, and the link opens the full review. Reviews describe individual experiences and do not predict the result of your treatment.
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.
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13 FAQs
Clear Aligners questions from patients in Baner
How many hours must clear aligners be worn?
Wear time is prescribed for the selected system and case and is commonly near full time. Remove them as instructed for meals, drinks and cleaning.
Can I eat while wearing aligners?
Aligners are normally removed for food and for drinks other than water. Follow the specific instructions given for your trays.
Will I need tooth attachments?
Possibly. Small tooth-coloured attachments or elastics may provide the force and control needed for planned movements.
What is an aligner refinement?
It is an additional planned series based on new records when further movement is needed or teeth have not tracked as expected.
Are retainers required afterwards?
Yes. Removable treatment does not prevent relapse, so retainers and continuing checks are required.
What happens if I do not wear my aligners long enough?
Teeth move only while trays are worn, so shorter wear can delay progress and cause trays to stop fitting. The dentist may need to extend treatment or restart with new trays, which is why the daily wear target matters.
How do I clean clear aligners?
Rinse them after wearing, brush gently with a soft brush and lukewarm water, and keep them in their case when removed. Avoid hot water that can warp them, and brush your teeth before putting the trays back so food is not trapped.
An examination remains necessary even when your concern sounds similar to a common dental problem.
14 Next step
Book a clear aligners consultation in Baner
Tell us what you have noticed and whether the concern is routine, uncomfortable or urgent.
Bring the digital proposal, scans and stated tray count. We can review the diagnosis, planned movements, attachments, extraction or enamel-reduction reasoning, monitoring and what happens if tracking differs from the simulation.
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Disclosure: Sai Multi Speciality Dental Clinic, Baner provides the dental care described on this page.
