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Millions of Indians chase the dream of pearly white, perfectly aligned teeth and a bright smile. This is why we explore teeth correction options such as metal braces, lingual braces and invisible aligners in the search for that bedazzling smile. While metal braces are traditional braces which most of us are familiar with and invisible aligners too are gaining popularity, lingual braces as a type of orthodontia are less heard of.
What are Lingual Braces?
Unlike traditional braces which are placed in front of the teeth, these braces are placed on the lingual side, or the back side of the teeth. They contain the same components as the traditional metal braces, however, these components are simply placed in the lingual side. Since these are lingual braces, one of its main advantages is that they are more or less invisible!
Dental Problems You can Treat with Lingual Braces
Now you may be wondering that if all the components of lingual braces and regular metal braces are the same then lingual braces can treat all kinds of dental problems, right? This is partially true. Lingual braces are highly effective at correcting mild to advanced dental corrections; however, if a user has a deep overbite, then for such teeth alignment cases, traditional braces are recommended over lingual braces.
Lingual braces are not for everyone, and a deep overbite is just one among several examples of cases where lingual braces do not work. To understand more about lingual braces and if they are the right fit for your teeth, make sure to visit an orthodontist.
The Pros and Cons of Lingual Braces
Are you looking to choose lingual braces but want to know the pros and cons of lingual braces before making your decision? Find them all here:
Pros
- Since they are placed on the back side of the teeth, they are largely invisible from the front. This could be an advantage for someone who does not want to show their braces.
- Lingual braces can be customised to fit a person’s mouth exactly through superior technology. This can help speed up the process of a smile correction and give you your desirable smile quickly.
- Lingual braces can easily resolve most bite problems.
Cons
- While the cost of your lingual braces treatment will depend on the duration of your braces, the type of appliances and technology used, the clinic you visit and more, lingual braces are generally costlier than traditional braces and invisible aligners.
- Lingual braces that are customised can be extremely costly as new and expensive technology is used to do so.
- Since lingual braces have brackets and wires in the inside of the teeth, users will face pain and discomfort on and near the tongue region.
- Research has found that lingual braces users also tend to develop a lisp as the braces are closer to the tongue and on the inner part of the mouth. This means that lingual braces can cause some more speech difficulties than normal braces.
Lingual braces are a more concealed alternative to traditional braces where the brackets and other components are fixed to the lingual side of the teeth. These braces can be customised to improve efficiency and can solve most bite problems. However, they are more expensive, and can cause speech difficulties. To learn more, visit your nearby orthodontist today.
Looking for other more inconspicuous options for smile correction? Try makeO toothsi’s invisible aligners. Made from high quality material and 3D printing technology, these invisible aligners are discreet, removable and highly effective at fixing misalignments such as teeth gap, forwardly placed teeth, crossbite, open bite, and deep bite. Since these are almost painless and removable, you can be assured to have a worry-free time and a beautiful smile in a span of few months.
