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Metal braces run ₹35,000–55,000 all-inclusive. Ceramic ₹50,000–75,000, self-ligating ₹60,000–95,000, clear aligners (Invisalign) ₹1.8L–3.5L, lingual ₹2.5L–4L. The range covers consultations, X-rays, all monthly visits, and one set of retainers. Your written quote after the free consultation is exact and locked.

Yes, no-cost EMI through Bajaj Finserv and similar partners, over 6 to 24 months. Metal braces work out from about ₹1,500 a month and clear aligners from about ₹6,000 a month. We set it up for you at the clinic.

Yes. Thirty minutes with the orthodontist: clinical examination, honest advice on your options, and a written idea of cost. No pressure, no obligation, no hidden charge.

No. Once you sign, the quoted price is locked even if your case runs past the estimate. Extras that could apply, like extractions or replacement retainers, are told to you upfront at the consultation, not discovered later.

There's mild soreness for 3–5 days after fitting and after each adjustment, like a tight hairband on your teeth. Normal pain relief handles it. The fitting itself is painless; no injections are involved.

Most cases finish in 8–24 months. Mild crowding can be done in under a year; complex bites take longer. We give you an honest estimate after seeing your X-rays, and we tell you what could speed it up or slow it down.

No. About a third of our patients are over 30, and we routinely treat patients in their 40s and 50s. Healthy teeth and gums move at any age. Adults usually pick clear aligners or ceramic braces for discretion.

Both straighten teeth equally well for most cases. Choose aligners if being invisible and removable matters more than cost. Choose fixed braces for lower cost, complex bites, or if you'd rather not manage 22-hours-a-day wear discipline. The free consultation tells you which 1–2 options fit your case.

Yes, this is non-negotiable at any good clinic. Full-time for a few months, then nights only, for life. Skipping retainers is how straightened teeth drift back. One set of retainers is included in every treatment price.

Around age 7, even if the teeth look fine. Crossbites, narrow jaws, and habit effects (thumb-sucking, mouth breathing) are far easier to correct while the jaw is growing. Most kids need nothing at that visit; the ones who do save years of treatment later.

Yes. An infected baby tooth hurts, can abscess, and can damage the adult tooth underneath. Losing baby teeth early also creates space problems that show up later as crooked adult teeth. Our pedodontists treat children gently, without force or fear.

Yes. Smile Align is a specialty dental clinic: our visiting consultant panel covers root canal treatment, implants, crowns and bridges, gum treatment, wisdom tooth removal, fillings, cleaning, and children's dentistry, all at the clinic, on one set of records.

Not with modern anaesthesia; the procedure itself is painless. The pain people fear is actually the infected tooth before treatment. Some soreness for a day or two afterwards is normal and settles with standard pain relief.

Opposite the post office in Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode 673571, on the Wayanad road side of the city, a few minutes from NIT Calicut. Parking is available nearby.

Monday to Friday 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday closed. Weekday evening and Saturday slots are the most popular; book those a few days ahead.

Fastest is WhatsApp: fill the short form on our contact page and it opens a chat with your details ready to send. We reply within 2 working hours. You can also call us directly during clinic hours.