Are Lingual Braces as Effective as Traditional Braces?

 

Lingual braces offer a unique alternative to traditional metal braces. Instead of the metal brackets and wires being placed on the front of the teeth, the brackets and wires are placed on the back of the teeth with lingual braces. Despite this difference, lingual braces are generally seen as being just as effective as traditional braces.

 

Having braces on the back of the teeth makes for a much more aesthetically pleasing option. When you smile with lingual braces, nobody will even know that you are wearing them. While both types of braces use the same idea of applying force to the teeth with an archwire in order to move them, there are some differences involved with lingual braces. One of the biggest differences is that not all dentists offer lingual braces. Special training is actually required in order to be able to offer lingual braces to patients. Because a special technique is used, it takes longer to for lingual braces to be placed, adjusted, and cleaned. When compared to traditional braces, lingual braces also tend to require more frequent adjustments by our orthodontist in Los Angeles.

 

If you are interested in learning if lingual braces are the right option for your orthodontic needs, contact our Los Angeles lingual braces expert to schedule a consultation.