Invisible Lingual Braces

Lingual Braces – Inner (Lingual) Braces

Lingual braces are invisible braces where the brackets are placed on the inside of the teeth (tongue/palate side) rather than on the outside. Unlike the classic visible brace fixed to the outer surface, the invisible inner brace is especially suitable for patients who need orthodontic treatment but want to keep it discreet.

Thanks to modern technology and advances in orthodontics, it is now possible to treat misalignments with inner brackets as successfully as with outer brackets.

The inner brace, brackets and wires are made individually in state-of-the-art specialist laboratories. Every tooth, every surface, size and shape is different. The biomechanics also differ from outer brackets.

Inner (lingual) braces – advantages and disadvantages

Treatment duration depends on the type of misalignment, the methods used and the technique. Minor cases may need a few weeks or months; more severe cases, several months or years. Because of the higher effort involved, the cost of inner braces is also significantly higher than aligners or outer braces.

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Important check-up appointments (inner braces) take place every 6–8 weeks!

Advantages of lingual braces

• This fixed inner brace is not visible from the outside – ideal for patients who want to correct their misalignment unnoticed (e.g. politicians, singers, models, commuters with a lot of customer contact).
• Almost all misalignments can be corrected with inner braces, in both teenagers and adults. Lower caries risk because the inner brace is near the salivary glands: regular rinsing and remineralisation of the tooth surface.

Disadvantages of lingual braces

• You need to get used to speaking at first – S and C sounds can be harder to pronounce initially.
• Eating and chewing can be uncomfortable at first.
• A fixed inner brace that is not removable, unlike aligner trays.

Lingual braces and the process at our practice

1. Free initial consultation for misalignment at our orthodontic practice. By appointment only!
2. Create treatment records for your individual plan. Diagnosis with X-rays, photos and digital scans. Always without impressions.
3. Planning discussion and explanation. X-ray review and analysis of which type of brace and/or brackets are needed for your case.
4. Start of treatment. Fitting the appliance and advice on cleaning and wear times.
5. Important check-up appointments every 6–8 weeks.
6. End of treatment. Removal of the brace and discussion of the result.
7. Retention – the start of stabilising the treatment result.

Full details of the treatment process at our practice