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Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are attached to
the inside or lingual side of the teeth to allow
tooth movements to be carried out while making
them completely non-visible. This advanced method
makes lingual orthodontics particularly well-suited
for adults and especially appealing for adults
whose professions keep them in the public eyes.
No one can tell they are wearing these braces.
Patients can enjoy the process of orthodontia
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Braces are made up of two main components: the small
metal pieces (known as brackets) attached directly to
the teeth, and the wire which connects them together
(known as the arch wire). With standard braces, the
brackets are cemented to the front of the teeth, which
are quite uniform in their shape. However, lingual brackets
are attached to the back side of the teeth.
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The back side of each tooth has
its own unique shape-unlike the front of each
tooth. Each lingual bracket must be custom-formed
to the unique shape of each individual tooth.
Treatment for lingual braces are usually more
difficult than that of standard braces, thus only
orthodontists trained in lingual technique are
able to offer this form of specialized treatment.
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Benefits of Lingual Braces
- Hidden thus not visible that braces
are being worn
- Bite opening and better anchorage
control
- Less speech hindrance
Although the treatment is more difficult there are
lots of techniques being used now which are allowing
the lingual orthodontist to treat patients to the same
standard as if labial appliances were being used.
Case of Lingual Braces
Procedure of Dental Braces Treatment
- First Evaluation and diagnosis
- Medical records are made
- An appropriate treatment plan
is made based on analysis of the gathered information
- An impression of your teeth
and jaw is taken for the braces to be made
- Fitting of braces
- Once ready the braces are placed
on with bands that applies the forces required to
align teeth
- Checkup visits are made to adjust
your braces on monthly basis
- Retainers usually need to be worn
during night time after braces are removed
Recovery Expectations
Most people have some discomfort after their braces
are first put on or when adjusted during treatment.
After the braces are on, teeth may become sore and may
be tender to biting pressures for a few days. Patients
can usually manage this discomfort well with whatever
pain medication they might commonly take for a headache.
The orthodontist will advise patients and/or their parents
what, if any, pain relievers to take. The lips, cheeks
and tongue may also become irritated for one to two
weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the surface
of the braces.
Care of Lingual Braces
- Patients with braces must be careful
to avoid hard and sticky foods
- Patients must not chew on pens,
pencils or fingernails because chewing on hard things
can damage the braces. Damaged braces will almost
always cause treatment to take longer
- Teeth and braces would need to be
kept cleaned every day if the teeth and gums are to
be healthy during and after orthodontic treatment
- Follow your orthodontist directions
on how often to brush, how often to floss and he use
of other cleaning aids to help maintain good dental
health
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