Clip treatment or braces in Madipakkam How to Tell You Need Braces The first step towards a healthier, more attractive smile is recognizing the need for orthodontic care. You may consider an orthodontic consultation if you experience any of the following: * Visibly crooked or crowded teeth * Difficulty in flossing and brushing effectively * Frequent biting of the tongue or inside of the cheek * Jaw discomfort or a clicking sound when chewing or upon waking * Irregular loss of baby teeth in childhood * Delayed or late eruption of adult teeth * Problems in chewing food efficiently * The presence of an underbite or overbite * Missing or supernumerary (extra) teeth