Braces for Children, Teens and Adults in Johannesburg
Specialist Braces Treatment in Greenside
Braces are the most widely used way to straighten teeth and correct a bite, for patients of every age. At Greenside Orthodontist, specialist orthodontist Dr Muhammed Kaka plans each treatment around your teeth, your bite and your lifestyle, from a first check at age 7 to discreet options for adults.
What are Braces?
Braces use small brackets fixed to your teeth and a thin wire that gently guides them into position over time. Because they stay in place and work around the clock, braces suit everything from mild crowding to more complex bite corrections. We offer three types:
Metal Braces
Traditional stainless steel braces, and the most common type of braces used today. Children and teens can choose coloured elastics to make them their own.
Cermaic Braces
Clear or tooth-coloured brackets that blend in with your teeth, so they are far less noticeable. A popular choice for adults and older teens.
Six Month Braces
For some adults with mild crowding or spacing in the front teeth. Treatment focuses on the teeth that show when you smile. Learn More
Starting Your Braces Journey
1. Initial Consultation
Dr Kaka examines your teeth and bite, takes digital records, and explains your options, estimated treatment time and fees.
2. Fitting Your Braces
Your braces are fitted in one comfortable appointment. We show you how to brush, floss and care for them.
3. Regular Adjustments
You visit every [4 to 8] weeks so Dr Kaka can adjust your braces and track your progress. Most braces treatment takes about [18 to 24 months].
4. Braces Off & Retention:
When your teeth are in position, your braces are removed and you receive retainers to keep your new smile in place.
Why Choose Braces?
Suitable For Most Cases
Braces can treat a wide range of problems, including crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, and crossbites.
Always Working
Because braces are fixed, there's nothing to remember to wear or take out, which many parents of children and teens find reassuring.
Precise Control
Dr Kaka adjusts your braces at each visit, guiding every tooth in a controlled, planned way.
A Choice Of Looks
Choose metal braces with coloured elastics, or ceramic braces that blend in with your teeth.
Everything Included
One comprehensive fee covers your braces, X-rays, regular visits, and emergency appointments, such as a broken wire.
Fee and Payment Plans
Every treatment plan is personal, and Dr Kaka will give you a written quote at your first consultation. Your fee includes your braces, the X-rays you need, all regular visits and emergency appointments. You can pay a low deposit and spread the balance over up to 20 interest-free monthly instalments by debit order, and families with more than one child in treatment receive a multi-family discount.
Braces FAQ’s
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Most braces treatment takes about [18 to 24 months], depending on how much the teeth need to move. Dr Kaka gives you an estimated time at your first consultation.
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A first check around age 7 is recommended. Most children who need braces start between about 10 and 14, but timing depends on each child's development.
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Your teeth may feel tender for a few days after braces are fitted or adjusted. Soft foods and an over-the-counter pain reliever usually help. Caring for braces.
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Yes. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, and ceramic braces are a discreet option many adults choose.
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Both straighten teeth well. Dr Kaka will recommend the best option for your bite and lifestyle at your consultation. Find out more about Invisalign.
Take the First Step Toward Your New Smile
Book a consultation with Dr Kaka to find out which braces are right for you or your child.