Many patients choose to not get braces because they don’t want them to be visible. However, with the variety of orthodontic options out there, there should be no more excuses if visibility is your biggest concern, especially when it comes to lingual braces.
What Are The Advantages Of Lingual Braces?
Since lingual braces are worn behind the teeth, there are several advantages to choosing this option, including:
- Lingual braces are ideal for the correction of more complex movements.
- Lingual braces are more aesthetically and cosmetically appealing, especially for adults.
- Lingual braces, as well as the wires, are customized to fit each individual’s mouth.
- Since lingual braces are worn on the backside of the teeth, the likeliness of stains being left behind is non-existent.
What Are The Disadvantages Of Lingual Braces?
As with all orthodontic appliances, there are also several disadvantages to wearing lingual braces, such as the following:
- Lingual braces are more complicated to install, requiring an orthodontist that has received specialized training in lingual braces, such as Dr. Alamir.
- Since lingual braces are customized to each individual, they often require a longer treatment time due to the time it takes to manufacture them.
- Lingual braces can be more expensive than other alternatives.
- Since lingual braces are attached to the backside of the teeth, the tongue may have a hard time adjusting and they may also affect speech.
- Lingual braces are more difficult to keep clean.
Beauty Smile Orthodontics’ Dr. Alamir specializes in a variety of braces for adults, and children alike. Contact us for more information on how we can help you achieve a brighter smile, for a brighter future.