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Discover palatal expander before and after photos, treatment timeline & what to expect. At Fort Dental Clinic Mumbai, Dr. Arun Nayak offers RPE, MARPE & Invisalign expanders with personalized orthodontic care.

Retainers are the quiet protectors of your smile. After months of braces or Invisalign, they hold teeth in their new place while gums and bones adjust. Without them, teeth relapse is common, undoing years of effort. At Fort Dental, parents often ask if their children or they themselves really...

Learn expert oral hygiene tips for braces. Prevent cavities, bad breath & gum issues with care routines from Fort Dental Clinic, top orthodontist in Mumbai.

Discover how Invisalign works for teenagers. Dr. Arun Nayak of Fort Dental Clinic shares 25 successful cases at the Ahmedabad workshop.

Dental implants vs. dentures—what's the better option for you? Compare costs, benefits, and the process to find the right fit.

Discover how Fort Dental Clinic in Mumbai guides you through expert orthodontic treatment-from your first consultation to your final smile reveal.

Confused between braces and Invisalign? Discover the key differences, pros and cons of choosing the right teeth alignment orthodontic treatment for your smile.

Understand root canal treatment: symptoms, painless procedure, aftercare, and recovery. Learn how Fort Dental Clinic in Mumbai saves your natural tooth.

Confused between metal and ceramic braces? Explore pros, cons, and treatment timelines in our expert guide.

Experience pain-free laser dental treatments in Mumbai at Fort Dental Clinic. From gum reshaping to root canal disinfection, our experts use the latest technology for faster healing and better results.

Discover how early orthodontic care can prevent sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and jaw issues in children.

Learn what gum disease is, how to stop gum bleeding, and ways to keep your gums healthy. Discover causes, symptoms, types, and early treatment options to prevent tooth loss.

Learn what cosmetic dentistry is and how procedures like veneers, Invisalign, and laser treatments enhance both appearance and dental function.

Learn the importance of dental health and how it affects your well-being. Discover why Fort Dental Clinic in Mumbai is the trusted choice for personalized dental care.

Discover the importance of early orthodontic treatment in children's oral health. Learn how early intervention can prevent future dental issues.

Struggling with dental anxiety? Learn effective tips to ease your fear, build confidence, and enjoy a stress-free dental visit.

Learn everything about wisdom teeth pain, including common causes, symptoms, impaction issues and removal process.

It's an honour to receive a 4-page feature as the "Athlete of the Month" in the Indian Orthodontic Society newsletter

honoured to be the among the first Indian Invisalign speaker

While not much of practical Orthodontics is happening, it’s sheer coincidence that my Everest on a Staircase gets covered in free press journal with adequate references to remind me that I’m an Orthodontist, a Professor and of my post-graduation days, lest I forget what I love doing the most...

Glad to share that my case was selected among the Invisalign Best Cases of 2019 in APAC region!!! Definitely a huuuuge reason to cheer in these days of a forced lockdown!!! Am sure all of us, simply, can’t wait to get back to work and do what we love...

Super thrilled and extremely grateful to everyone involved to have my second case uploaded on the Global Invisalign gallery of cases. There have been 6 cases from India 🇮🇳 so far among 10000+ case starts in 4 years, am humbled to have 2 of mine amongst them!!

This case responded almost miraculously to Orthodontic treatment. This young boy had plenty of growth remaining as indicated on his X rays when he came to us. We therefore decided Not to remove any teeth in resolving this case of severe crowding. With well-strategized treatment planning  and growth anticipation,...

This young girl unfortunately didn’t have the best results from a previous orthodontic treatment in her village in the hinterlands. This can happen due to various reasons. However, she never lost hope. She chose to seek Orthodontic retreatment. We faced severe challenges as she had already lost four premolars...

Invisalign has been at the forefront of offering predictability in treatment results, of course when instructions are followed well! This girl followed up through her treatment even though she studied abroad and now certainly has more reasons to smile!!

Such beautiful words from easily the most renowned name in Invisalign education Dr Sandra Tai. Fan Moment!!

The very first Invisalign Clinical Newsletter of Invisalign India features ‘in spotlight’ a complex case treated by me! A brand new initiative to raise awareness of possibilities!!! Thank you Priyanka Karande, Nidhi Tripathi and the clinical team to help me stay focused on the science!!! Many Invisalign users will...

The cutest memento I have ever received as an Orthodontist speaker! Thank you Bombay Orthodontic Study Group

My last patient of the day was special as she exuded so much excitement when I told her that her braces were coming off! And when they actually did, she just couldn’t stop smiling!!!

Invisalign can move anterior dental roots quite efficiently with thoughtful planning and meticulous choice and placement of the right attachments. Whether it’s a case of premolar extractions or a simple case that involves merely mesiodistal root movements. This one fell into place in less than 6 months along with...

Such things make my day or maybe say my season!!! Invisalign Molar distalizations work fabulously well with good patient cooperation..

Molar distalization if planned and executed well works fabulously with Invisalign aligners. This treatment of a 13 year old girl had a fractured tooth as they were forward placed and hence trauma-prone. A year and a half later, she can’t stop smiling as not only have her teeth gone...

Such things make my day or maybe say my season!!! Invisalign Molar distalizations work fabulously well with good patient cooperation.

Invisalign can move anterior dental roots quite efficiently with thoughtful planning and meticulous choice and placement of the right attachments. Whether it’s a case of premolar extractions or a simple case that involves merely mesiodistal root movements. This one fell into place in less than 6 months along with...

Yet another Invisalign success!!! This girl from Bangkok trusted us with her orthodontic treatment but didn’t want braces. Why???Generally, a case like hers requires 4-premolar extraction and monthly appointments. Now it was practically impossible for her to visit Mumbai that often! Hence, She opted for Invisalign. The clear alternative...

We often get cases that have had failed Orthodontic treatment in the past. The challenges here are tremendous. Technically and even psychologically. We not only have to undo what went wrong in the previous treatment but also set things right in such a way that there would be no...

..and I crossed paths with this highly coveted award, given annually and bearing the name of one of India’s best clinicians and teacher, for presenting the best Paper in Clinical Orthodontics at the national conference of the Indian Orthodontic Society. Truly humbled and thrilled at receiving this honour from...

This highly discerning young boy from Srinagar knew exactly what he was getting into when he opted for Invisalign for his dental crowding. He wore the aligners absolutely meticulously and boy, could he believe his eyes??? In just 3 visits and 1.5 years… In well-selected cases , Invisalign works.

This time we got a bit adventurous with a complex case of dental crowding. A combination of a student living and studying abroad, visiting us once in 6 months, not ready for fixed braces and a face that didn’t permit extractions. We chose Invisalign and with diligent wearing of...

    She had severe crowding in her front teeth.   We had to extract a single lower incisor to resolve her crowding   Her bite was perfect so we chose not to change it.   The upper incisors were very broad she did not want braces, so we...

This pretty girl was deeply concerned about her looks because of her crooked teeth and her open bite   Crooked teeth and open bite can not only be unsightly, but can also cause eating and speech disturbance     We needed to extract 4 premolars to straighten her teeth...

Yet another successful case at work! Invisalign was a smart choice made by this pretty girl! She had an upper canine stuck behind her lower teeth and crooked lower teeth   She opted for invisalign clear aligners to straighten her teeth and her bite   Within 11 months, her...

Orthodontic treatment may last a couple of years, but can offer you a lifetime of smiles. Crooked teeth can not only be unsightly, but can also decrease one’s self confidence…   Severe crowding meant we had to extract all the 1st premolars to solve the problem   The extraction...

A 11 yrs old girl with ‘bunny’ teeth needed 2 years of orthodontic treatment to make a huge difference to her smile…and now she won’t stop smiling! Excessive forwardness of the upper teeth and a small lower jaw can cause lip trap. This can cause crowding in the lower...

This pretty girl had a tooth completely stuck inside her upper teeth leading to a dark gap in her smile! She chose to opt for #Invisalign as she JUST did not want braces. She was thrilled as her treatment worked out beautifully and we were thrilled cause all this...

This girl just did not want braces to treat her forwardly placed teeth. Moreover she required upper dental extractions. With #Invisalign we could help her and now she cant stop smiling! The #Invisalign #ClinCheck plan involving upper premolar extractions   The protrusive and puffed up upper and lower lips...

This Beautiful doctor wasn’t happy with her over retained baby teeth and 3 front teeth stuck behind! Lots of parents these days are alarmed even if 1 gets stuck behind! We could however do justice to her beauty and give her a smile she so deserved! With state of...

Thrilled to bits to host Invisalign President and CEO Joseph Hogan, Asia Pacific Vice President Julie Tay and Asia Pacific Manager Casline Chu at our Fort practice . Touched by their humility and inspired by their passion for work and their faith in our abilities and potential. Proud to...

Crooked teeth can not only mess up a pretty face but also lead to speech issues and difficulty in cleaning teeth. Orthodontics involving extraction of premolars and treatment with fixed braces can help. Here’s how. This pretty girl was deeply concerned about her looks because of the crooked teeth....

Gaps in front teeth along with forwardness can not only be unsightly, but also cause speech disturbance.   This young navy cadet was deeply concerned about his looks and a perceptible lisp in speech.   We utilized the existing gaps in his teeth to push his teeth back  ...

Front teeth when excessively forwards are prone to trauma and at times, complete loss.   This medical student and an aspiring Doc lived through his teens with a removable flipper to hide the missing tooth.   Severe forwardness of teeth required correction with removal of 3 premolars.   The...

Upper teeth can be crowded and crooked due to a small upper jaw size. But a small upper jaw can adversely impact even the lower teeth and make them crooked too. Early detection and resolution is the key.. Here’s how   Leads to crowding of teeth due to lack...

We use radiographs and analyse them to compare how our treatment has made a difference to your face!!! Here’s an example!! Watch how the teeth have been pulled back and the lips are now in harmony with the Esthetic Line

Milk teeth can create alignment problems of permanent teeth if they don’t fall on time, heres how and what can be done!! Milk teeth fall when the permanent teeth below are due to emerge but sometimes they don’t!!   Milk teeth that don’t fall of , occupy the space...

Surgical correction of a small jaw makes a world of a difference for this globe trotting professional! Small lower jaws make the upper teeth appear more forwards than they are. They can cause snoring too!   In severe cases, the lower jaw can be resized with surgery   Surgery...

A highly motivated student decided to get his impacted canine (a canine stuck inside the jawbone) treated with Orthodontics..the journey was long but the destination was beautiful!!! Impossible is nothing!!! Canines being the last upper teeth to erupt lose their way sometimes…   They can cause facial asymmetry and...

We are now the foremost certified providers of Invisalign in Mumbai and India. Works brilliant for those willing to say bye bye to braces!

Lack of overlap of upper and lower teeth   Open bites cause difficulty in biting   Thumb sucking is a leading cause of open bites in kids   Orthodontic Treatment Helps To treat thumb sucking, To correct open bites   For Lifelong Corrections     “If your kid has...

If your 8-10 yr old kids have forward teeth, here’s why you SHOULD seek help!!! Forward teeth not only prevent closing of the mouth.   But are also prone to fracture while playing   To not only improve the smile with better aligned teeth.   But also to reduce...

Cross Bite Can Cause Damage to The Gums.   Early cross bites can worsen lower jaw growth with age.   To correct cross bites   To improve gum health   The lower teeth aligned spontaneously.   To straighten out upper teeth that can deflect jaws   4-6 months of...

Here’s how simple and short treatment with braces can help to get rid of those ugly gaps…what more???… AGE NO BAR!!! Spaced put teeth can cause an unpleasant smile   Spaced out teeth worsen with age   To close out unwanted gaps   The wonders of braces   A...

If your kid has crooked or forward teeth, you need to see this!   Manifestations of forward and crooked teeth   Brushing and keeping teeth clean become a task!! Irregular teeth are difficult to keep clean with brushing.   Extraction of Teeth Helps Sometimes   2 premolars taken off...

Soft tissue lasers work wonders in performing gum work. Painless, bloodless and stable!!! Here’s one surgery you’ll smile through! Space closure with braces can sometimes result in bunching of the gums between teeth.             Lasers offer a painless bloodless and a stable removal of...

These days we increasingly see issues with the milk teeth not falling off and jamming the permanent teeth. And sometimes, parents worried about teeth going crooked or teeth not erupting. If your child is 7-11 years, see this!!!! Case 1 – Case of a stuck premolar At times, a...

Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial infection of your gums that can cause tooth loss in 75% of adults if left untreated. Periodontal disease has also been linked to systemic disease such as diabetes and heart disease and to Low Birth Weight babies. Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial...