Crooked Teeth Treatment in Hyderabad
Crooked, crowded or overlapping teeth are the most common reason patients visit our orthodontists. Invisalign straightens them without metal braces, and most mild-to-moderate cases finish in 3–12 months.
Crooked teeth in adults and teens are most often treated with Invisalign clear aligners. At The Dental Specialists in Hyderabad, mildly crooked teeth take 3–6 months (Invisalign Lite, from ₹1,20,000), and moderate crowding takes 6–12 months (from ₹1,60,000). Severe crowding with bite problems needs Comprehensive treatment, from ₹2,20,000.
Medically reviewed by Dr. P. Sarika, BDS, MDS (Orthodontics) · Last updated 10 October 2026
Why Teeth Become Crooked
- Jaw too small for the size of the teeth (crowding)
- Early loss of baby teeth, letting neighbours drift
- Thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting in childhood
- Wisdom teeth and natural age-related drift
- Relapse after braces when retainers weren't worn
It's Not Only About Looks
Overlapping teeth trap food and plaque in places brushes can't reach, raising the risk of cavities and gum disease. Crooked teeth can also wear unevenly and chip. Straightening makes teeth easier to clean and spreads biting forces more evenly.
Crooked Teeth Treatment Options and Prices
| Severity | Recommended plan | Typical time | Price at TDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild — one or two teeth slightly out of line | Invisalign Lite | 3–6 months | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Moderate crowding | Invisalign Moderate | 6–12 months | ₹1,60,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
| Severe crowding or with bite problems | Invisalign Comprehensive | 12–24 months | ₹2,20,000 – ₹3,50,000 |
| Children 6–10 with early crowding | Invisalign First | 6–12 months | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
How Aligners Make Room for Crowded Teeth
Your orthodontist plans space in ClinCheck using a combination of gentle arch expansion, slight tipping of front teeth, and sometimes IPR — polishing a fraction of a millimetre between teeth. Extractions are needed only in a minority of severe cases, and you'll know before you start.
Yes. Invisalign clear aligners correct most crooked and crowded teeth without brackets or wires. They're removable and changed every 1–2 weeks.
Mild cases take 3–6 months, moderate cases 6–12 months and severe crowding 12–24 months. Your exact timeline is shown in your ClinCheck plan after the free scan.
At The Dental Specialists, from ₹1,20,000 (Invisalign Lite) to ₹3,50,000 (complex Comprehensive cases), with 0% EMI for up to 24 months.
Yes — teeth can be moved at any age if the gums and bone are healthy. Many of our patients are adults in their 30s to 50s.
Teeth can drift without retention. Wearing Vivera retainers as advised — usually nightly long-term — keeps them straight.