Why are Orthodontists Talking about Lingual Braces that Perfectly Fits Your Teeth?
If you don’t like the look of conventional metal braces but still want a healthy and sparkling white smile, then lingual braces are meant for your teeth.
Not only can it straighten your teeth, but it will adjust your teeth accordingly for a healthy tooth position.
Being the recent form of orthodontic work, it has proved its worth already for enhancing an individual’s overall oral health.
How?
Let’s delve deeper.
What are lingual braces?
Lingual dental braces are similar to conventional brackets, where the wires and brackets are installed around the teeth to fix the misalignments. However, lingual braces completely differ the conventional ones. These are placed on the teeth back facing the tongue. It is also known as behind-the-teeth braces. Hence, lingual braces provide a discreet option.
One of the plus points of lingual mouth braces is that you don’t need to wear the same for a long time. That is why it is gaining popularity among adults and children. You will learn about more advantages of lingual braces from the “benefits” section.
How do Lingual braces work?
The brackets are customised to fit each patient’s mouth perfectly by using the impression of the teeth. Lingual orthodontists place the braces in each tooth to correct misalignments. However, the wires need some modification to connect each bracket.
An orthodontist will take a dental impression or scan your teeth to position the lingual braces properly. Then, it will be sent to a lab to get the braces as per your teeth shape. Once the braces come from the lab, the orthodontist cements all the brackets. Additionally, the expert uses a customized tray to hold the same in place.
You may need to wear the brackets for 18-24 months, based on the severity of your problems.
Types of lingual braces for teeth
There are two options for lingual braces- stock and customised brackets. Lingual stock braces are pre-built and can be placed on your mouth by the orthodontist.
On the other hand, customised brackets will be placed on your mouth after the evaluation of your oral condition by the expert. Based on the shape and form of your mouth, the orthodontist builds these brackets. The braces will be completely invisible, fixed on the back of your tooth.
Benefits of lingual braces
Since its inception, lingual braces have already come a long way. The booming medical health technology is a boon to treating your misaligned teeth effectively.
1. Discreet
As lingual braces are positioned behind teeth, they will be completely invisible. No one will know that you're wearing braces except you and your dentist.
2. Maloccluion straightening
Malocclusion is defined as the teeth misalignment of an individual. It can be treated easily with lingual or hidden braces. Similarly, if you have the issues like crowded teeth/spacing/overbite/open bite/missing teeth, lingual braces can perfectly align your smile. Hence, you will get a perfect occlusion.
3.No damage
If you maintain your teeth after the orthodontic treatment, there won’t be any damage to your teeth. However, a lack of proper brushing and flossing may cause damage to your inside braces. Although the consequences won’t harm affect your oral health much. It is advised to follow the aftercare routine strictly provided by your orthodontist.
4. Customisation
Lingual brackets are thoughtfully designed to fit your teeth properly. The experts can customise the same based on your teeth structure while positioning the brackets perfectly.
5. Improving results
Soon after placing the lingual teeth braces, you will start experiencing the improvement of your teeth' position. Moving forward, you will see the adequately aligned smile. You will be under supervision by your orthodontist till the treatment procedure ends. In the meanwhile, they may perform the necessary tweaks if needed to produce the best output.
6. Suitable for all ages
Teenagers, children and adults can benefit from lingual dental braces as they help properly align the teeth to have a straight smile.
How to clean lingual braces?
Lingual mouth braces are similar to regular braces. They have wires and brackets within the teeth. They may contact your mouth and lips.
Like regular braces, lingual braces also require regular cleaning to protect your teeth from plaque, staining and cavities. Here is how you can do the cleaning-
- A brush with a small head can be comfortable as you need to clean inside your mouth. If you’re using an electric toothbrush, use a smaller size or one designed for orthodontic appliances.
- Use interdental brushes for the tiniest spaces, also known as interproximal brushes. It can fit between your wires to clean it around the brackets to remove plaque.
- Floss daily by using the flosses meant for braces. It offers pre-cut strands along with a stiff tip. It will help you thread between teeth and wires easily.
- You can try interdental soft picks to remove food particles and plaque between teeth. They have a textured pick at the tip, which will fit gently into smaller spaces. You can also carry them easily.
- Using water flossers by using a pulsing stream of water can clean between and around your teeth. If you find flossing around your lingual brackets difficult, this is a good option for you. Ensure the model you’re choosing is already tested for safety and effectiveness.
- Lastly, don’t forget to keep up with the regular appointments with the lingual braces specialist near you. It will help the expert to assess your present condition. Based on that, he/she will tell you what regime you must follow.
FAQs About Lingual Braces
1. What is the cost of lingual braces in Dubai?
The price of lingual braces will vary between AED 25,000-AED 30,000. It depends on the length of your treatment, insurance coverage, the orthodontist’s expertise and the appliance type you choose.
2. Do lingual braces hurt?
While conventional traditional braces can irritate your lips and cheeks due to constant friction, lingual braces may create minor irritation on your tongue. Lingual orthodontists will provide you with special instructions when placing the braces.
3. What are incognito braces?
These are custom-made brackets meant to fit only your teeth. These braces use invisible elastics to keep the wire attached behind your teeth.
4. Are you a good candidate for lingual braces?
Most of the patients achieve the treatment goals planned by the orthodontists. However, you can contact the orthodontist directly to determine whether it fits in your teeth.