Lingual braces Melbourne

After mapping the initial positions of your teeth, your 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.

Dental hygiene

Wearing internal braces is great because they are hardly noticeable. You can feel confident about your smile while your braces are straightening your teeth. Lingual braces (and other braces for that matter) come with some responsibilities. Good dental hygiene is important in preventing a build-up of plaque. Cleaning your teeth and braces regularly and thoroughly will prevent this from occurring.

Type of foods to eat and avoid

Where possible we suggest choosing soft foods, instead of hard or sticky foods. We recommend avoiding any foods that are particularly hard to eat such as hard or chewy candies. To prevent appliance damage, we recommend cutting certain fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces. Your orthodontist will provide you with a full list of foods to avoid. They will also answer any questions you may have about caring for your braces.

Like traditional braces, some patients will experience some discomfort during the start of treatment. The tenderness of teeth and gums will subside in a few days and can be relieved with over-the-counter painkillers.

Some patients may experience some discomfort in the tongue. Over time, you will get used to the braces on your tongue. People may also experience changes in pronouncing certain words and generally pass within a short period.

The cost of treatment will vary from case to case. The duration of treatment and complexity of treatment is unique to every patient. Our orthodontists will provide you with a quote that clearly explains the total cost of treatment. To make treatment affordable, we have a range of interest-free payment plans. 

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.

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.

Many orthodontic problems are treatable using lingual braces. Internal hidden braces are a versatile and effective method for straightening teeth. However, there are certain cases where they may not be the best choice. Every case is different and an expert’s opinion is the best way to weigh up all of your options.

If you have any questions or need more information about your treatment options, please feel free to contact us.