How Invisible Braces Work

Lingual or invisible braces have been lauded as one of the most discreet dental treatment methods. It is virtually impossible to detect them on a wearer's teeth. They are the perfect solution to those who may not want to reveal that they are aligning their teeth. These braces are commonly made of metal, though they treat less serious problems than those corrected by metal braces placed at the front of the teeth. Some of these braces are made from gold. Considering their positioning, they can unfortunately feel quite uncomfortable over the first few days of wearing them.

A standard brace is a system of brackets, arch-wires, elastic bands, hooks and O-rings. Lingual braces have no bands connecting the arch-wires. The brackets are bonded on to the tooth using clinical adhesive. The enamel on the back or front of the tooth may need to be scraped a little then polished to create a level surface for the bracket to stick perfectly.

For lingual braces, the indirect bonding method is used. Here, an exact model of your teeth is developed from trays fitted onto the teeth, photographs and x-rays. The cement (adhesive) is applied to the braces to be inserted, using the mold as an exact representation of your teeth. A set of trays is then used to transfer the braces as they are to the back of the teeth. The process is much faster and more precise.

The common way of attaching metal braces to the front of the tooth is more uncomfortable, though painless. The cement is applied to each tooth after polishing. Cheek retractors are used to keep the teeth exposed. It takes up to half an hour to get the job done. The use of the model in indirect bonding shortens the process and makes it more comfortable. The placement is more accurate because the orthodontist has the chance to look at the jaw from all angles and adjust the brackets appropriately, guided by the model. This model also allows the orthodontist to project your final look and even share it with you. With this, the best treatment plan is suggested and implemented.

Because of their positioning, they cannot treat complex problems like high degree tooth rotation. They are most effective for correcting just about any minor malocclusions-crowding, open bites, cross bites, overbites, under bites and widely spaced teeth.

Their placement normally interferes with speech for the first few times but with time, the patient's tongue adjusts to their presence in the dental arch.Any stinging to the tongue can be eliminated/minimized by using medical wax.

During fixing, the brackets are put in first, followed by the arch-wires that hold them together.

Given their working, you can agree that this kind of brace allows you to smile confidently even if that smile was what you were seeking to improve in the first place (in other words, it makes the process of teeth correction an enjoyable and fun procedure, not a dreadful process that you would despise). With time, they become comfortable for you and the end will be an outstanding and more beautiful straight toothed smile.

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Sam works at Corinna St Orthodontics. He is a witness to the high standards set by the orthodontists when handling their patients. They offer the best and most practical solutions to all patients who opt for invisible braces. Visit us to get more ideas about the treatment and services.

Posted on 2015-03-21, By: Sam Whittle *

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