TEEN ORTHODONTICS · DUBAI
A PLAN TO UNDERSTAND.
A VOICE IN YOUR CARE.
Your smile.
Your say in the plan.
Growth timing, chin balance, lip support, bite correction and the eruption of permanent teeth belong in your teen’s plan. We also discuss school, sport, appliance appearance and daily care.
You should know what the plan asks of you.
Tell me what bothers you, what you hope to change and what feels difficult about treatment. We can discuss visible appliances, school routines and the daily commitment before deciding on a suitable option.
What will I need to do on a normal school day?
Know the reason, the pathway and the commitment.
The consultation should make the diagnosis and timing understandable. We discuss whether growth is relevant, what treatment involves and the questions to settle before starting.
What does the full plan include, and how can I support my teenager?
THE CLINICAL PLAN FOR A GROWING TEEN
What needs to change during treatment?
The teenager and parent should understand the reason for each part of the plan.
Growth and jaw relationship
How I plan this
A teen with prominent upper teeth, a recessed-looking chin or an underbite needs a growth and bite assessment. Functional appliances, expansion and comprehensive alignment serve different purposes.
Crowding, eruption and impacted canines
How I plan this
The eruption path and available space matter alongside visible crowding. An impacted canine can require coordinated treatment and controlled root movement.
Deep bite, open bite and overjet
How I plan this
The plan specifies which teeth should move, how the bite will be corrected and what cooperation is needed. Bracket or aligner appearance is only one part of the choice.
The developing facial profile
How I plan this
I consider lower facial height, chin balance, lip contour and support, arch width and smile arc. Growth, incisor inclination and space decisions are reviewed together.
The extraction decision
How I plan this
Non-extraction options may include arch development, carefully selected expansion or other space strategies. Crowding, lip support, roots, gums and bone support can also make extractions appropriate. The reason must be explained for this individual teen.
Keeping the result
How I plan this
Root positioning, bite detailing and a retainer plan are part of finishing. Retention responsibilities are discussed with the teenager and parent, including what to do when a retainer is lost or no longer fits.
TREATMENT MEETS EVERYDAY LIFE
School. Sport. Photos.
Ask about all of it.
Choose a part of everyday life to prepare a useful question for your consultation.
A routine you can manage.
Bring up lunch, school timings and cleaning before treatment starts. A small care kit and a realistic routine help you follow the instructions you are given.
What should I carry and do on a normal school day?
Protect the smile you are working on.
Tell Dr. Sree which sports you play. Ask about an appropriate mouthguard and the instructions for your particular braces, aligners or removable appliance.
Which mouthguard and appliance instructions fit my sport?
Talk openly about what matters to you.
You can ask about the appearance of different appliances and what treatment involves. The choice also needs to fit the tooth movements and bite goals.
What are the suitable options, and what will each look like?
Your part of the plan matters.
Cleaning, review visits and any prescribed elastics or removable-appliance wear are part of treatment. Ask for instructions you can understand and follow.
What should I do if something breaks, is lost or no longer fits?
THE PRACTICAL COMMITMENT
Braces or aligners?
Compare the routine.
Clinical suitability comes first. This comparison helps you discuss the responsibilities.
| Consider | Braces | Clear aligners |
|---|---|---|
| Daily wear | Brackets stay attached. Elastics or other prescribed parts may still depend on your cooperation. | Removable aligners need consistent wear according to the treatment instructions. |
| Food and cleaning | Cleaning around the brackets and following food advice are part of the routine. | Aligners are removed for meals and cleaning, then put back as instructed. |
| School and sport | Plan cleaning supplies and ask which mouthguard is suitable for your braces. | Plan a safe storage case and discuss sport and mouthguard instructions. |
| The clinical plan | Suitability depends on the bite, movements and any additional procedures needed. | Suitability depends on the bite, movements and reliable wear; attachments or elastics may be needed. |
| After treatment | An individual retention plan is part of maintaining the result. | An individual retention plan is still needed after aligner treatment. |
SELECTED CLINICAL RECORDS
Teenage years.
Different treatment stories.
Open a record to see the original photographs and the facts recorded for that patient.
CASE 05 · 13 years · 16 months
Crowding, at thirteen.
A teen crowding case treated with self-ligating braces over 16 months. No extractions are recorded in this case. Space management is decided individually for each patient.
CASE 17 · 14 years · Female · 22 months
Prominent teeth. Growth in the plan.
A 14-year-old with a Class II bite, prominent front teeth and a recessed-chin appearance. Treatment combined a functional-appliance phase and fixed braces over 22 months.
CASE 06 · 15.8 years · Female · 12 months 25 days
A narrow arch. A two-phase plan.
This teen’s record combines upper-arch expansion with fixed braces to address a narrow upper arch and crossbite. The reported treatment duration was 12 months and 25 days.
Actual clinical records from Dr. Sree’s practice. Individual results and treatment times vary.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Bring the questions.
Leave room to ask more.
Use these notes with your parent or teenager to prepare for the conversation.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions.
Clearer next steps.
Further patient information
Why does facial growth matter during teen orthodontics?
Growth stage can affect the timing and choices for some jaw and bite problems. Dr. Sree assesses the facial profile, lower facial height, chin balance, lips, arch width and smile alongside eruption and alignment.
Are braces or aligners better for my teenager?
The answer depends on the intended movements, bite correction, oral health and ability to follow the plan. Impacted teeth, substantial root control or cooperation concerns may favor a particular approach. A comparison should include both clinical goals and daily responsibilities.
Can my teenager have treatment without extractions?
Possibly. Space strategies are assessed against crowding, tooth inclination, lip support, arch width, roots, gums and bone. Some teens benefit from non-extraction care and others need extractions. Neither route should be promised before assessment.
Can a large overjet cause lower-lip trapping?
Yes. The lower lip can sit behind prominent upper front teeth. Assessment considers the overjet, incisor position, lip closure, jaw relationship and growth stage so the treatment addresses the underlying pattern.
What should we discuss about school, sport or music?
Bring the teenager’s normal routine and priorities. Ask about cleaning at school, appliance care, an appropriate sports mouthguard and adaptation for musical instruments. Appointment availability is confirmed with the clinic.
Will a teen need retainers after treatment?
Yes, retention is planned after active treatment. The teenager and parent should understand the retainer, wear instructions, cleaning and what to do if it is damaged or lost.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Bring your questions.
Start with a conversation.
Meet Dr. Sree at Anytime Dental Clinic in Dubai. Choose your preferred location and tell the appointment team what you would like assessed.
Call +971 58 596 3637 ↗Please confirm Dr. Sree’s availability, the appointment time and the consultation fee before attending.
A RECORDED TEEN TREATMENT DECISION
Teen crowding treated with a non-extraction plan.
For this 13-year-old female patient, Dr. Sree created space through TAD-supported posterior distalization. The initial and final records show the front, both sides and both arches.
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Barsha Heights (Tecom), Dubai
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Dr. Sree appointments: 058 596 3637