Dr Anupam Sinha
BDS, MDS - Orthodontics
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A-6723 (2015).
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Metal Braces in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Orion Dental Clinic is a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, where metal braces are planned by Dr Anupam Sinha, who holds a master's degree in orthodontics. This page explains how they work, who they suit, how the visits go, how to clean around them and what can go wrong, in plain language, so that you can decide with confidence.
Treatment is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS), and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS) also sees patients at the clinic. For the wider picture, read our guide to braces treatment. Ask as many questions as you need before you decide.
- Typical fixed brace treatment 1
- 18 to 24 months
- Between adjustment visits 2
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Soreness and rubbing on the lips and cheeks are normal at first and should ease 5
- A few days
- Visits over a whole treatment, in 5 studies 3
- About 18
These figures come from British Orthodontic Society and NHS patient information and from a systematic review, listed at the end of the page. Your orthodontist will give the timeline for your own teeth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Metal braces at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi use stainless steel brackets and a wire to move teeth gradually into position. Dr Anupam Sinha plans each case after an examination and records. Treatment usually takes 18 to 24 months, with adjustments every six to eight weeks and a retainer afterwards.
01 Overview
What are metal braces, and how do they work in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Metal braces are the conventional type of fixed braces. Small stainless steel brackets are bonded to the teeth with tooth-coloured composite resin, and a thin archwire runs through them. The wire is held in each bracket by a small coloured elastic ring. Many people call them train tracks, and they are the type most often used in children.1
The wire does the work. It is shaped to the position the teeth should reach, and as the teeth move into it, thicker wires are introduced step by step, which increases the force on the teeth. Patients often call this tightening.1 At the end the braces are taken off and the teeth are left intact.1
The strengths of metal braces are that they are robust and well proven. The drawbacks are that they are visible, the elastic rings can discolour between visits, and hard food can break the brackets and interrupt treatment.1 Our page on braces treatment compares them with the other types.
Metal braces are the standard against which other fixed braces are compared, and they trade appearance for strength.
02 Candidacy
Who can have metal braces in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Metal braces are used for the same problems as other fixed braces, and they can be fitted at most ages once the adult teeth have come through.2 The orthodontist decides after an examination and records.
Who metal braces often suit
- Children and teenagers, for whom this is the most commonly used type.1
- People with crowded teeth, teeth that stick out, an overbite, an underbite or gaps between teeth.2
- People who want a robust appliance and are comfortable with how it looks.1
- People who will clean around the brackets every day and keep to the visits.2
Who needs extra care or a different type
- People who want braces that are hard to see. Ceramic braces, lingual braces or clear aligners may suit better.1
- People with tooth decay or gum disease that has not been treated.5
- People who find it hard to avoid hard, sticky and chewy food, which can break the brackets.5
- Anyone with a metal allergy, who should tell the orthodontist before treatment starts.
Metal braces suit most people who need fixed braces, and the main question is usually how much the appearance matters to you.
03 Options
Which metal braces options are there in Greater Kailash 1?
Most metal braces hold the wire with elastic rings, but there are variations, and other types of braces are an alternative.
Metal brackets with coloured elastic rings
The standard design. A small coloured ring holds the wire in each bracket and is changed at visits. The rings can discolour between visits.1
The conventional design 1
Metal brackets with silver rings
Silver elastic rings are available if you want the appliance to blend in more. They hold the wire in the same way as coloured ones.1
Blends in more 1
Self-ligating metal brackets
A built-in clip holds the wire instead of rings, so wire changes can take less time. The British Orthodontic Society says there is no evidence that this gives a better result.1 See self-ligating braces.
Clip instead of rings 1
If appearance matters more to you than strength, ask about ceramic braces, lingual braces or clear aligners.
| Metal | Ceramic | Lingual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the brackets sit | On the front of the teeth | On the front of the teeth | Behind the teeth |
| How visible | Silver brackets are visible | Tooth-coloured, so less obvious 1 | Cannot be seen 1 |
| Main drawback | Visible, elastics can stain and hard food can break the attachments 1 | Slightly harder to remove, and not always advised on lower teeth in a deep bite 1 | Speech and tongue problems at first and harder cleaning 1 |
Metal is the robust choice, and the alternatives trade some of that strength for a less visible appliance.
04 Procedure
How are metal braces fitted, step by step?
Every case is planned individually, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order for metal braces.12
Treatment is a long series of small adjustments, and the retainer is what keeps the result.
Consultation and records for metal braces
The orthodontist asks about your health and what you would like to change, examines your teeth, gums and bite, and takes X-rays, photographs or scans to plan the treatment.2
Preparing the teeth for stainless steel brackets
Decay and gum problems are treated first. If space has to be made, your orthodontist will explain whether any teeth need to come out and why.
Bonding the brackets
The teeth are cleaned and dried, and a stainless steel bracket is bonded to each tooth with tooth-coloured composite resin.1 Tell the orthodontist if a front tooth was ever knocked or damaged.2
Placing the archwire and elastic rings
A thin wire is threaded through the brackets and each bracket is closed with a small elastic ring, which you can usually choose in a colour, or in silver.1
Adjustment visits every six to eight weeks
At each visit the rings are changed and the wire is adjusted, and thicker wires are used as treatment goes on, which feels tighter for a day or two.15 Across five studies the average was about 18 visits.3
Removing the metal braces
When the teeth are in position the brackets are taken off. The appliance can be removed at the end, leaving the teeth intact.1
Retainers after metal braces
All fixed appliance treatment is followed by retention, so you are given retainers and told how long to wear them.1
05 Aftercare
Living with metal braces in Greater Kailash 1: care and cleaning
Your orthodontist will give you written advice for your braces, and that comes first. These are the basics from NHS trust patient information.5
The first week
Soreness and rubbing on the lips and cheeks are normal at first and should ease. Start with soft food cut into small pieces, use comfort wax where the brace rubs, and take pain relief as directed.5
Cleaning every day
Brush the teeth and gums with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and after all meals, and use an interdental brush or single-tufted brush around the brackets and behind the wires. Use a fluoride mouthwash once a day, at a different time from brushing.5
Food and drink
Between meals drink only plain milk or water. Avoid fizzy drinks, sports drinks, juices and sugary sweets, and avoid hard, sticky and chewy food.5
If a bracket breaks
Ring the clinic as soon as possible and do not wait for your next visit, because breakages can lengthen treatment.5
When to call us
Ring the clinic on 098115 01995 as soon as a bracket or band comes off, or if a wire is jabbing your cheek and wax does not help. Do not wait for the next adjustment, because breakages can lengthen treatment. Tell us about very red or swollen gums, a loose tooth or a white chalky mark on a tooth. For swelling across your face or neck, or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department.
Brush around every bracket, drink only water or milk between meals and call early if one breaks.
06 Limits and risks
When are metal braces not the right choice?
Metal braces suit most people who need fixed braces, but not always straight away. These are situations where your orthodontist may delay treatment or suggest a different type:
- Tooth decay or gum disease that has not been treated.
- A strong wish for an appliance that cannot be seen.
- Not being able to avoid hard, sticky and chewy food.
- Not being able to keep to the visits every six to eight weeks.
- A known metal allergy.
In these cases ceramic braces, lingual braces or clear aligners may be better, or treatment may start after the teeth and gums have been treated.
Risks and complications
Decay and white marks. The trust leaflet warns of a higher risk of decay and gum disease during treatment, and says the first sign of tooth decay is a white mark.5 In a Cochrane review, one study found fewer new marks with fluoride foam applied professionally every two months and another with a 5000 ppm fluoride toothpaste, but the evidence was of low certainty.4 Ask your orthodontist whether extra fluoride is advised for you.
Breakages and a longer treatment. Hard foods can easily break the brackets and disrupt treatment.1 The average length in 22 studies was 19.9 months, and missed visits and breakages can add to it.35
Soreness and rubbing. Teeth are often sore for a few days after fitting and after adjustments, and the brackets can rub the lips and cheeks at first.25
Teeth can move back. All fixed appliance treatment is followed by retention, because without it teeth tend to return towards their old position.1
A good plan names these risks before treatment starts, and daily cleaning is the strongest protection against most of them.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first metal braces consultation?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks what you would like to change, and about your health, medicines and allergies, including any metal allergy, and earlier dental treatment. Bring any previous X-rays or reports, for yourself or for your child.
The orthodontist examines your teeth, gums and bite and may take X-rays, photographs or scans. You then talk through whether metal braces suit your teeth, what the coloured or silver rings involve, how long treatment is likely to take and what the risks are, so that you can compare them with the other types before you decide.
No braces are fitted at the first visit: it is for questions and a plan.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for metal braces in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who plan your treatment, and you can ask them anything.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Orthodontic training
Dr Anupam Sinha holds a master's degree in orthodontics (MDS), and is a member of the Indian Orthodontic Society and the Indian Dental Association.
Reviews from braces patients
Children, teenagers and adults describe their braces treatment at the clinic in their reviews of Dr Anupam Sinha.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to plan braces can be taken there.
Ask to meet the doctor who will plan your braces before you decide.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Great experience! Dr. Anupam Sinha, my dentist did a wonderful job with my braces and has now started retainers. I am very happy with the results!”
“I had very crooked teeth plus one of my front tooth was broken. I visited Dr Anupam’s clinic in Greater Kailash for my ortho treatment. I had my braces for about 2.5 years post which it is a near perfect alignment. Dr Anupam and the team helped with everything patiently throughout the treatment.”
“I am extremely happy with the treatment by Dr. Anupam Sinha. I got my braces done by him and I would surely recommend it to all. The Staff and Doctor himself is very polite and co-operative. I am very grateful and thankful to Orion Dental Clinic for such an incredible work.”
10 Visit us
Metal braces clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for metal braces in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Thinking of metal braces and living outside Delhi?
Metal braces are adjusted every six to eight weeks for around 18 to 24 months,12 so they suit people who can reach the clinic regularly. If you live elsewhere, tell us where and how often you could visit, and we will say frankly whether treatment here would be practical. Some people are better served by starting treatment in their own city, and we would rather tell you that than book visits you cannot keep.
You can read about braces for international patients.
Choose braces only if you can keep to the visits for the whole treatment.
12 Questions
Metal braces questions patients ask in Greater Kailash 1
How long do metal braces take?
Do metal braces hurt?
Are metal braces still used?
Yes. Fixed metal braces are the most common type of braces and the type most often used in children, because they are robust and can move teeth very precisely.1
Do metal braces stain the teeth?
How do I clean my teeth with metal braces?
Brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and after meals, use an interdental brush or a single-tufted brush around the brackets and behind the wires, and use a fluoride mouthwash once a day at a different time.5
What should I do if a bracket breaks?
Ring the clinic as soon as possible, and do not wait for your next visit, because breakages can lengthen treatment.5
Can adults have metal braces?
Yes. Braces are often recommended for children and teenagers once the adult teeth have come through, and adults can have them too.2 See braces for adults.
Should I choose metal or ceramic braces?
Both can move teeth effectively.1 Metal braces are more robust and ceramic braces are less obvious, and your orthodontist will explain which suits your bite.
Where can I find metal braces near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a metal braces clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for metal braces in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
Wondering whether metal braces are right for you or your child?
A consultation lets you compare them with ceramic braces and aligners before deciding. Bring any earlier X-rays or reports. The orthodontist will examine the teeth, explain what they find and answer your questions. Call us or message us on WhatsApp, and tell us if the braces are for a child; there is no form to fill in.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Ceramic Braces
Read this for tooth-coloured braces and who they may suit.
Self-Ligating Braces
Read this for braces with a built-in clip instead of elastic rings.
Clear aligners
Read this for removable clear trays as an alternative to fixed braces.
Patient guides
How Long Do Braces Take to Straighten Teeth?
A month-by-month view of braces treatment, from the first fitting to the final retainer, with the visit schedule and what each phase achieves.
Why Are There So Many Types of Braces?
Why braces come in so many versions, what really differs between metal, ceramic and self-ligating designs, and which differences matter for your treatment.
What Kind of Braces Are Right for Me?
Metal, ceramic, self-ligating, lingual braces and clear aligners compared on looks, comfort, cleaning and what the evidence says, to help you choose.
Sources (5)
- British Orthodontic Society. Conventional fixed braces (patient information). bos.org.uk/conventional/
- NHS website. Braces and orthodontics (patient information). Page review date 29 June 2026. www.nhs.uk/conditions/orthodontics/
- Tsichlaki A, Chin SY, Pandis N, Fleming PS. How long does treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances last? A systematic review. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2016;149(3):308-318. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26926017/
- Benson PE, Parkin N, Dyer F, Millett DT, Germain P. Fluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019, CD003809. doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003809.pub4
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Orthodontics: fixed brace instructions (patient information). ncic.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/patient-information-leaflets/orthodontics-fixed-brace-instructions
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.