Lingual braces are a form of orthodontic fixed braces that are employed to straighten the irregular teeth; however, unlike traditional braces, the brackets and the wires are bonded directly to the lingual (tongue) side of the teeth. They are effectively invisible when you smile, and their positioning provides them with a very aesthetic mode of treatment.
Indications
- Aesthetic Preference : Patients who believe they need extensive orthodontic care but fear wearing traditional braces due to their appearance are generally adults or professionals.
- Specific Malocclusions : These are used to treat a broad spectrum of problems with the bite and spacing of teeth, as well as more complex bite corrections, such as severe crowding, spacing, and sporadic malformations of the bite, similar to conventional braces.
- Specific Sports/Activities : Suitable for those engaged in contact sports or playing wind instruments, as the positioning internally will eliminate the risk of lacerations to the lips and cheeks.
Effects
- Invisible Correction : The first advantage is that they are virtually invisible, allowing patients to receive full orthodontic care without affecting their appearance.
- Precise Tooth Movement : The wires and brackets, when fixed in place, apply a constant force continuously and precisely to the teeth, allowing for complex corrections to be made through accurate movement in three-dimensional directions.
- Quicker Results : With the teeth in motion, the exposed surfaces of the teeth are not blocked by the metalwork, allowing patients to enjoy their increasingly attractive smile sooner.
Why Choose This Clinic?
We offer very personalised lingual brace designs, which are created using the latest computer-assisted design and bonding methods to make this orthodontic appliance as comfortable as possible, while also ensuring the greatest efficacy.
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