Lingual Braces

How Lingual Braces work

After mapping the initial positions of your teeth, your MP orthodontist will form a plan of how they want to move forward. Lingual or internal braces work very similarly to traditional braces, gradually moving your teeth into the right position. This is achieved by systematically, over time adjusting the wires that connect the brackets attached to the inside of each tooth. The difference is that these internal braces are discreet letting you smile every step of the way as your teeth are gently moved into alignment.

Retainers

To keep your new smile, your MP Orthodontist recommends that you wear a retainer after your hidden braces have been removed. A retainer prevents your teeth from moving back out of position. You will be advised on the frequency that these retainers should be worn.

Daily Life with Lingual Braces

The best part of daily life with these internal braces is that they are almost invisible to the naked eye, meaning you can feel confident in your smile while undergoing treatment. In saying this, living with lingual braces (and other braces for that matter) does come with some responsibilities. Good dental hygiene, for example, is very important to prevent a build-up of plaque. Cleaning your teeth and braces regularly and thoroughly will prevent this from occurring.

Furthermore, during the duration of your orthodontic treatment with internal braces you should avoid any food that is particularly hard to eat such as hard or chewy foods (toffee or hard lollies for example) so as to avoid the possibility of damage to your lingual braces. Your MP Orthodontist will provide you with a list of food items to avoid and answer any questions you may have regarding taking care of your internal braces.

At the start of your orthodontic treatment, you may develop a slight lisp until you get used to speaking with braces behind your teeth. This will go away within a short time and with practice. You may also experience a little discomfort until your teeth and tongue adapt to the brackets and wires in your mouth.

Cost of Lingual Braces

The cost of treatment will vary from case to case, as the duration of treatment is unique to every client. If you’d like to know more about our flexible financing policies, head on over to our finance page for more information.

Suitability of Lingual Braces for You

Many cases are treatable using lingual braces. It is a very versatile and effective method in straightening teeth, but there are some cases in which internal hidden braces would not be considered an optimal choice.

Every case is different and an expert’s opinion is the best way to weigh up all of your options. If you want to learn more or are unsure about your preferred treatment path, feel free to contact us or book an appointment at MP Orthodontics today!

MP Orthodontics welcomes patients from all across Melbourne, we are based in Melbourne's bayside suburb of Cheltenham.