The term “invisible braces” usually means braces that are clear, however there is an entirely different form of “invisible” that has been created with the latest technology.
These “invisible” braces are actually not invisible at all, but made of a gentle metal wire. The difference is that they go on the back of the teeth instead of the front, making it nearly impossible for anyone to see them when looking at someone who is wearing them. Imagine your teeth getting straighter before your very eyes, but not seeing the mechanism behind it!
These braces are called lingual braces because they go on the back of the teeth near the tongue. Lingual braces are custom made to fit each patient by an orthodontist with specialized skills in their design and placement.
We’re proud to use INBRACE for our lingual braces, which consist of Smartwires with Gentleforce technology. These wires are custom-designed for your unique smile to gently shift your teeth into place.
INBRACE is not visible from your appearance—it fits securely and comfortably behind your teeth and is covered with plastic aligners to facilitate proper alignment of your teeth.
Unlike conventional braces, you don’t have to wait until your treatment is over to show off your teeth. And, you don’t have to remove the aligners every time you eat. You can brush and floss normally and feel confident knowing your teeth are on their way to being straight!
Dr. Lu is a certified INBRACE orthodontist dedicated to providing you with the best experience and certified service for your new smile.
All braces take some time to get used to, but lingual braces generally take more time. The closeness to the tongue can make eating, swallowing and speaking difficult at first. Also, the overall treatment time or the time you have to wear the braces is generally longer with lingual braces than it is with traditional braces. Regular dental checkups while wearing your braces is very important with our lingual braces candidates to make sure a happy, healthy smile is being maintained.
The advantage to lingual braces is that they are the most invisible braces on the market today. For teenagers and adults, braces are often avoided because of the way they look. For many adults the stigma of braces being “for kids” often causes them to choose to live with crooked teeth instead, but Lingual braces can remove this dilemma entirely. Lingual braces from INBRACE make it possible to obtain a straighter, beautiful smile and maintain your magnetic confidence.
