If you are looking for a discreet way to straighten you teeth and improve your smile, you may wish to consider invisible braces fixed on the inside of your teeth. Also known as lingual braces, these braces are very discreet and suitable for teenagers and adults alike.
At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we appreciate that most adult patients do not like the idea of metal brackets and wires fixed to their teeth. Luckily, with invisible braces in Harley Street, no one will know that you are undergoing teeth straightening treatment.
What are lingual braces?
Lingual braces have been available for many years and are as effective as regular metal braces. Lingual braces work just like metal braces, but they are placed behind the teeth. They can fix a number of dental problems including (but not limited to) overcrowded, misaligned, gapped, rotated as well as twisted teeth.
Lingual braces require a high level of experience and sophistication and can only be administered by dentists who have been sufficiently trained in fixing dental brackets, wires, and elastics to straighten a patient’s teeth from behind.
Benefits of invisible braces in Harley Street
Lingual braces have many benefits compared to traditional braces. They are an effective way for adults to straighten their teeth without the braces being noticed by others. Lingual braces are also more effective than any other type of discreet teeth straightening treatment, because the dentist has control over the tooth movement. Last but not least, lingual braces are fixed and cannot be removed or lost once they are attached to the teeth.
Who is a good candidate for lingual braces?
Although most patients who can have regular metal braces can also have lingual braces, lingual brackets can cause problems with a patient’s bite. An experienced dentist will be able to determine if you may experience bite problems with lingual braces. In most cases, lingual braces can fix problems that other discreet teeth straightening options such as Invisalign cannot.
Get in touch
To learn more about invisible braces in Harley Street, give us a call and we will book a consultation appointment for you.