Lingual braces are orthodontic devices placed on the back surfaces of the teeth, making them invisible from the front. They offer an aesthetic advantage compared to traditional braces, which are visible on the front of the teeth.
Before Lingual Braces
- Initial consultation with an orthodontist, who assesses teeth, gums, and jaw.
- Creation of a custom treatment plan often involving 3D imaging to design customized brackets and wires.
- Use of advanced wire-bending technology to fit braces precisely to the back surfaces of teeth.
- Sometimes X-rays, photos, impressions, and separators between molars are also part of the preparatory steps before applying braces.
After Lingual Braces
- Patients typically experience straightening of teeth, correction of overcrowding, gaping, crookedness, bite issues, and front teeth spacing.
- Resulting smiles are improved aesthetically and functionally without visible metal on the front teeth.
- Treatment may include additional procedures, such as filing material or veneers, in some cases.
- The braces are removed after treatment, leaving straight, well-aligned teeth with no visible evidence of having worn braces.
Visual Transformation
- Before photos often show issues like overcrowded, gapped, protruding, or crooked teeth.
- After photos reveal aligned teeth with improved smile aesthetics and lip contours, achieved in a typical treatment timeframe of several months to a couple of years, depending on case complexity.
Lingual braces provide a highly effective orthodontic treatment while maintaining a discreet appearance throughout the process.
