Braces have been placed and practiced in dentistry for a very long time. It is a preferred choice of treatment for smile correction.
In today’s world where people are aware and conscious about their looks, dentistry has made advancement in the field of orthodontics.
Lingual braces are one of the recent advancement in orthodontics, which is being practiced around the globe.
We at Dr.Sachdeva Dental clinic focus on giving an aesthetic and scientific approach for a better treatment plan for our patients.
What do you understand by Lingual braces?
You must be aware of what braces are and what they are used for, or atleast must have seen someone wearing a wire like appliance on their teeth.
Braces are traditionally placed on the labial or frontal surface of the teeth.
Whereas, lingual braces are placed lingually or on the back surface of the teeth.
They are invisible hence highly demanded by the patients.
What are lingual braces?
Lingual braces are nothing but a modification in the method of application of orthodontic braces.
The brackets, wires and elastic bands are cemented on your teeth to realign them
They are placed on the backside or lingual surface of your teeth.
Case selection for lingual braces.
Not everyone is eligible to wear lingual braces. There are some exceptions.
We are experienced dentists analyze and decide whether the treatment of choice is feasible or not.
First of all the height and width of the teeth should be adequate, therefore it is not advisable in young patients such as children below the age of 15 years.
Another exception is patients having wrong bite such as a deep bite, and then lingual braces won’t be a choice of treatment by the dentist as that may not give the desired results.
ADVANTAGES
1. They are invisible
One of the primary reason people want lingual braces is the discrete placement of the brackets on the lingual side of the teeth, which makes them invisible.
If someone tries to see inside of your mouth, they may see a hint of metal appliance, but otherwise they are not easily visible.
2. They are aesthetic
It is a treatment of choice if one is conscious of their looks.
Also you have to be more diligent about maintaining and cleaning your teeth to have a better oral hygiene.
3. Accuracy
They give precise outcome of an orthodontic treatment. With advancement in technology, we as dentists have a better accessibility, control over the result of the tooth movement in alignment of your teeth.
Disadvantages
1. Tongue thrusting
Patients having a habit of tongue thrusting, or having habit of enunciating words while taking can face tongue laceration due to the lingual brackets.
2. Time
It takes a little longer to show desired results as compared to traditionally placed brackets.
3. Maintenance of hygiene
They can be difficult and tricky to clean. One needs to regularly clean the braces to avoid food accumulation which could lead to pocket formation or debris, calculus accumulation near the gums.
Can you get this treatment done?
Yes of course. We at Dr. Sachdeva’s dental clinic in Ashok Vihar plan and execute a dental treatment after thorough research, study and treatment planning.
You would need to book a consultation appointment to get your teeth examined to get a suitable appointment.
Things to keep in mind before and after treatment.
- Need to be regular with your appointment and follow up
- Need to maintain a good oral hygiene
- Avoid touching braces with tongue, to decrease the chances of laceration or cuts.
- Avoid eating hard chewy substances like bubble gums, caramelized toffee sweets etc.
- Floss everyday or use interdental toothbrush.
- Use a smaller sized brush head to clean teeth better.
- There will be slight discomfort while chewing or speaking initially, but one needs to be patient and practice to give time for adaptation.
Conclusion
Not all dentist’s practice this technique. We at Dr. Sachdeva’s dental clinic provide you with best of the dental treatment options after evaluation and examination.
As lingual braces are technique sensitive, we work with a team of highly qualified orthodontists who provide you aesthetic, precise desired results by their knowledge, competence and expertise.
We believe in creating smiles that you always wished for.
