Dr. Arjun Venkatesh (sample)
Orthodontist · founder
Has planned braces and aligners for teenagers and adults for over a decade, and still shows every patient their 3D plan himself.
Book with Dr. ArjunOrthodontic studio · Anna Nagar, Chennai
Straight teeth, on a schedule you can see.
Tandem is an orthodontic studio for teens and adults. Braces or clear aligners, planned in 3D, with every step shown to you before you start.
- Open till 8 pm on weekdays
- No-cost EMI (sample)
- Specialist orthodontists
Your plan, tray by tray0%
Tray 1 of 24
Week 0
Day one: teeth crowded at the front.
Illustration. Every plan is different; your orthodontist shows you your own 3D plan at the consultation.
Choose your path
Metal, ceramic or clear?
All three straighten teeth well. The difference is how they look, how they feel, and how much discipline they ask of you.
| Question | Metal braces | Ceramic braces | Clear aligners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seen in photos? | Yes | Barely | Almost never |
| Take out to eat? | No | No | Yes |
| Typical time | 12–24 months | 12–24 months | 6–18 months |
| Visits | Every 4–6 weeks | Every 4–6 weeks | Every 6–8 weeks |
| Best for | Any case, any budget | Adults who want discreet braces | Disciplined teens and adults |
| Starting price | ₹35,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 |
The journey
From first scan to final retainer
- Day 1
Consultation
Photos, a 3D scan and an X-ray. We tell you honestly whether you need treatment at all.
- Week 1
Your 3D plan
You see your teeth move on screen, with the timeline and the full price in writing.
- Week 2
Start
Braces fitted or first aligners handed over, in a single relaxed visit.
- Months 1–18
Check-ins
Short visits every four to eight weeks, booked around school and office.
- The end
Retainers
Braces off, retainers on, and photos to compare with day one.
The team
Two orthodontists, one dentist, no rush
Dr. Nandini Krishnan (sample)
Orthodontist · clear aligners
Leads the aligner programme, with a soft spot for adults who always wanted straight teeth and never got round to it.
Book with Dr. NandiniDr. Imran Sheikh (sample)
Dentist · check-ups and whitening
Keeps teeth healthy before, during and after orthodontic treatment, with cleanings around brackets and post-braces whitening.
Book with Dr. Imran
Patients
Before, after, and in between
"I picked purple elastics for my board exams and green for my birthday. Fourteen months later, I actually smile in photos."
"At 34 I thought I'd missed my chance. Nobody at work noticed the aligners. Everyone noticed the result."
"The 8 pm appointments meant my son never missed a class. That alone made it worth it."
See your straight smile before you start.
A consultation is ₹500, adjusted against treatment. You leave with a 3D plan, a timeline and a price.