Orthodontic treatment at Dental Specialists starts from Rs 250,000 for metal braces, Rs 320,000 for ceramic, and Rs 260,000 for clear aligners — and those are complete-treatment figures including your regular adjustment visits, not a teaser fee that grows every month. Straightening teeth takes 12 to 24 months of honest, unglamorous consistency. What it shouldn't take is surprise bills.
Crowded and overlapping teeth create tight corners that toothbrushes and floss struggle to reach, which is why crooked teeth statistically collect more decay and gum trouble. A misaligned bite also loads some teeth unfairly — they wear, chip, and ache while their neighbours coast.
So yes, orthodontics gives you the smile — but it also gives every tooth a cleanable surface and a fair share of the workload. If your gums have already started reacting to hard-to-clean crowding, sort that first: healthy gums are the entry requirement for moving teeth, and our dentists explain why in what causes receding gums.
The right answer depends on your case complexity and — with aligners — your discipline, because trays only work when they're actually in your mouth 20–22 hours a day. Our dentists wrote the full, honest breakdown in braces vs clear aligners.
Orthodontic quotes in Lahore often start low and grow monthly. Ours don't: these figures cover your full treatment, including regular adjustment visits. Your retainer plan is written into your quote from day one, so nothing arrives as a surprise at the finish line.
| Treatment | Full-treatment price (PKR) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | from Rs 250,000 | Every case type — the proven workhorse, and the strongest value |
| Ceramic braces | from Rs 320,000 | The same mechanics in tooth-coloured brackets — discretion for adults at work |
| Clear aligners | from Rs 260,000 | Nearly invisible, removable trays — for suitable cases and disciplined wearers |
Prices are indicative starting figures at Dental Specialists, DHA Phase 6, Lahore, current as of July 2026 — complex cases are quoted individually after examination and X-rays, always in writing before treatment begins. Prices may change without notice. Flexible payment options are available on select treatments — discuss with our team at consultation.
Leads orthodontic treatment day to day, backed by professional orthodontic coursework — he plans and manages most braces and aligner cases here, and he's the one you'll see at your regular adjustment visits.
Severe bite discrepancies, surgical-orthodontic cases, and anything beyond routine complexity is treated with our visiting consultant orthodontists — because the honest move on a hard case is bringing in the specialist, not improvising.
Two honest truths the ortho industry prefers to whisper. First: clear aligners are brilliant for mild-to-moderate cases and disciplined wearers, but complex rotations, severe crowding, and major bite corrections still move more predictably with braces — if your case is one of those, we'll say so before taking your money, not after eighteen months of disappointing trays. Second: aligners removed for every chai break stop working; if your honest self-assessment says 22 hours a day isn't happening, metal or ceramic braces that can't be forgotten in a drawer will actually finish your treatment.
And occasionally the answer isn't orthodontics at all. Purely cosmetic concerns on otherwise well-aligned front teeth — a small gap, one twisted edge — can sometimes be solved in weeks with bonding or veneers instead of years in braces. At your consultation you'll hear every route with its real timeline and price, then choose with open eyes. One habit that isn't optional either way: professional cleaning during braces treatment, because brackets are world-class plaque traps.
Photos, X-rays, and impressions map your bite. We assess complexity honestly — including whether your case goes to Dr. Sarwar or our visiting consultant orthodontists.
You get the treatment options, the realistic timeline, and the complete cost — including your retainer plan — in writing before a single bracket goes on.
Braces are adjusted every 4–8 weeks; aligner wearers progress through their tray sequence with periodic checks. This is the 12–24 month middle where consistency wins.
Braces off, retainers on — full-time briefly, then nights long-term. Retention is half the treatment; skipping it is how straightened teeth quietly drift home.
Teeth move at any age; only gum and bone health gatekeep treatment. Adults in their 30s and 40s are our fastest-growing ortho group, usually in ceramic braces or aligners for workplace discretion.
The first week after fitting and each adjustment brings tender teeth — soft food and ordinary pain relief cover it. After that, it's about protecting the hardware and the enamel behind it.
Braces need in-person adjustments every 4–8 weeks for one to two years — flying in twice a year doesn't work, and we won't pretend otherwise. Some aligner cases can be structured around less frequent visits with remote photo check-ins, assessed strictly case by case after records. If you're moving back to Lahore, or staying six months or more, everything changes — message us your situation and we'll map it honestly against your calendar before you commit to anything.
At Dental Specialists in DHA Phase 6, Lahore, full orthodontic treatment starts from Rs 250,000 for metal braces, Rs 320,000 for ceramic braces, and Rs 260,000 for clear aligners — and these are complete-treatment prices including your regular adjustment visits, not a starting fee with surprises later.
Neither wins universally — it depends on your case and your discipline. Braces handle complex movements and severe crowding more predictably and can't be forgotten at home. Aligners are nearly invisible and removable for eating, but only work if worn 20–22 hours daily, and very complex cases still need braces.
Most cases take 12 to 24 months. Mild crowding can finish in under a year; complex bite corrections run longer. We give you a realistic estimate for your case at consultation — and honestly, anyone promising perfectly straight teeth in three months is selling you something.
Almost certainly not. Teeth move at any age as long as the gums and bone are healthy — we treat plenty of patients in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, many choosing ceramic braces or aligners for discretion at work. The real requirement is gum health, which we check first.
Fitting doesn't hurt. For a few days after fitting and after each adjustment, teeth feel tender and pressured — most patients manage with soft food and ordinary pain relief. Aligner wearers feel similar pressure with each new tray. It fades as your teeth get moving.
They work identically — the difference is visibility. Ceramic brackets are tooth-coloured and far less noticeable, which is why they cost more (from Rs 320,000 vs Rs 250,000 for metal). Ceramic brackets are slightly bulkier and need care with staining foods, but for adults in professional settings they're the popular choice.
Honestly, fixed braces don't suit that pattern — they need in-person adjustments every 4 to 8 weeks for one to two years. Some aligner cases can be structured around less frequent visits with remote check-ins, assessed strictly case by case. Message us your situation before assuming either way.
Yes — everyone does, and skipping them is the classic way straightened teeth drift back. Retainers hold your result while the bone stabilises, worn full-time briefly and then at night long-term. Your retainer plan and its cost are included in your written treatment plan from day one.
Book an orthodontic consultation at Dental Specialists, DHA Phase 6 — honest case assessment, every option priced in writing, realistic timelines only. Open every day, 12pm to 10pm.
