Curious about lingual braces? Our team at Aura Dental answers your top 5 FAQs
When you are an adult with misaligned teeth, chances are you have had a fair few searches on the internet looking for a solution.
Well, in the past 10 years, your choice for treatment has exploded! Everything from clear aligners to lingual braces are now available for you to explore with our team, and like always, what we help you to choose will be based on the most suitable appliance type for your misalignment.
Because at Aura Dental, we know more than you may think about braces in St Johns Wood, offering our patients 9 different types of orthodontic treatments. If you need to straighten a front tooth or need something a bit more advanced, we have them all here and can see you through each procedure with confidence and care. Perfect!
But which of our braces in St Johns Wood is right for you? In this article, we will look at lingual braces- a hidden gem that can straighten your teeth without the stares!
What are they?
First things first, a lingual brace in St Johns Wood is fitted; you won’t be able to remove it as you would with Invisalign.
However, it is fitted onto the back of your teeth, providing discretion- hence why this appliance is so popular among adults. It is made from brackets and wires in the same way as an orthodontic option, and it will require adjusting and tightening in the same way to move your teeth.
How do they work?
Much like the traditional orthodontic treatments, this appliance uses wires, brackets and tightening to move your teeth into their new position.
This means that, unfortunately, you may experience a more intense sensation of pressure in your mouth after each adjustment. But, they work well with more advanced cases of misalignment and can help patients who need to have their molar or canines rotated.
Can anyone have them fitted?
Almost, yes!
While this appliance is popular with adults and teenagers, it is possible for children to have them fitted but our team may advise against this.
As they are behind the teeth, they are harder to clean and so, they may be unsuitable for younger children. Also, the adjustment process can be a bit fiddly and invasive, which can make children a bit more nervous about their dental care, so we may advise regular orthodontics for smaller children.
Are they more expensive than regular braces?
Yes, they are but this is due to the skill of the orthodontist who fits them; it is tough to fit braces on to the back of teeth and requires additional training.
Also, if you want to brag to your friends, another reason for the expense is that part of the brackets are made from gold. Very classy!
Can any dentist fit them?
No, additional training is required for an orthodontist to fit a lingual appliance but when you come to Aura Dental, we have team members who have that expertise and more. So why not call us today?