Lingual braces – also known as “inside” braces – are a teeth straightening treatment that has proven to be popular with adults thanks to the fact that they’re practically invisible.

To help keep your treatment concealed, lingual braces are attached to the inside of the teeth rather than the outside, making them invisible when you smile.

Lingual braces are custom-made for your teeth. Your orthodontist takes an accurate impression or digital scan of your teeth, which is then used to create customised wires and brackets that will snugly fit along the line of your teeth and help to gradually move them into the desired position.

Lingual braces are one of the invisible braces options that your orthodontist may have to offer.

For the most part, they look like conventional dental braces that have been mounted on the backside (lingual, tongue side) of your teeth. This hides them from view, making them unnoticeable to others. Because they are placed behind the teeth (by the tongue and palate)

rather than in front, they make a great cosmetic alternative for those who want their teeth straightened, without the braces showing.
Especially for adults, the invisibility of Lingual Braces is very important in work and social situations to ensure confidence.

This type of braces function in exactly the same way as other, more traditional fixed braces but while they work just as effectively, most of the heavy-duty metal work is concealed.

Just like traditional braces, lingual braces work by applying gentle yet continuous pressure on the teeth, to help them slowly shift into proper position. The treatment can take anywhere from 18-36 months, depending on the severity of a patient’s orthodontic condition.

On your first consultation, the orthodontist takes impressions of your teeth using a plastic mould. This mould is then sent to a laboratory where customised brackets will be made. On the second one, cement will be applied to the back of the teeth to set the brackets in place. Finally, the orthodontist installs the arch wire, which provides the gentle tension that keeps on pulling the teeth into place.