Internal braces will help you feel more comfortable and confident in wearing braces because the process of attaching braces can fix defects without worrying about being detected. Besides, internal braces also bring orthodontic and aesthetic effects when braces are high. So what are lingual braces? What are the outstanding features? Join Auris Dental to read the article below to find out the details!
What is lingual braces?
Internal braces are also known as the lingual braces method. Lingual braces. Use orthodontic appliances including brackets and wires to help teeth move to the correct position on the jaw. However, the difference with this method is that all orthodontic appliances are placed inside the teeth, opposite the tongue. Thanks to that, the braces will be difficult to detect. At the same time, improving the aesthetics of the jaw during the orthodontic journey.
Internal braces will be the priority choice for customers who need aesthetics when orthodontic. In addition, this method is suitable for all cases of tooth misalignment, specifically:
- Hundred teeth condition: Loss of relationship between the upper and lower jaw. A sign of protruding teeth is when the upper teeth protrude more than normal.
- Underbite teeth: A condition in which the lower teeth protrude outward and overlap the upper jaw. This is a deep bite.
- Spreaded teeth: There is a large gap between the teeth due to congenital lack of teeth or wide jaw bone size, teeth growing in the wrong position.
- Crooked teeth: A condition of misaligned teeth and a potential risk of temporomandibular joint pain.
Even though the common causes of malocclusion stem from jaw structure, the combination of internal braces and surgery function.
Are internal braces good or not?
Based on objective factors, internal braces have both advantages and disadvantages. From there, you will have a reasonable explanation and should you choose this method for braces?
Advantages
Lingual braces are highly appreciated thanks to their outstanding advantagesturn on like:
- Ensures aesthetics thanks to appliances attached directly inside the tooth crown. Thanks to that, it helps customers feel more confident and comfortable when communicating.
- Applies to many cases of tooth misalignment such as buck teeth, underbite, crooked teeth, misaligned teeth.
- Does not cause damage to the outer surface of the teeth, while minimizing damage.
- Shorts treatment time to a maximum, thereby bringing sooner results to many orthodontic customers.
Limitations
Besides the advantages, lingual braces still have Certain limitations need to be specifically mentioned such as:
- Causes discomfort: Because the appliance is attached to the inside, it makes you feel uncomfortable. However, after a period of use you will feel quite comfortable because you have gotten used to the braces in your oral cavity.
- Difficulty talking, even slurred speech: The archwire and brackets can touch the tongue, which will affect the pronunciation process.
- Difficulty with oral hygiene: With lingual braces, oral hygiene will be difficult and there is a risk of dental diseases during orthodontic treatment.
- Eating is inconvenient: Compared to other orthodontic methods, lingual braces will make it difficult for you to eat and drink because your tongue is irritated when in frequent contact with the braces.
The difference between lingual braces and traditional braces
Lingual braces are almost an option between traditional braces. Below are some specific comparisons to help you make a more reasonable choice.
Similarities
- Applicable to many cases of malocclusion and misaligned teeth from mild to complex;
- High orthodontic effectiveness;
- Fast orthodontic time and improved bite.
The difference
- The cost of internal braces will be higher, ranging from 80 – 110 million VND. On the contrary, the cost of braces usually ranges from 27 – 35 million VND.
- About pronunciation: BracesExternally braced teeth do not affect the ability to pronounce during the braces period.
- About oral hygiene: With lingual braces, you will have difficulty cleaning your teeth and braces every day.
What is the process of internal braces?
Placing lingual braces is relatively difficult, but with the experienced and specialized doctors at My Auris dentistry, it is not a big problem. The internal braces procedure will be performed with the following steps:
Examination – consultation
The doctor will conduct a clinical examination and X-rays to determine the level of tooth misalignment. After that, the doctor will advise the customer about braces, specifically lingual braces.
Create a treatment regimen
The doctor will proceed to create braces records and create a specific treatment regimen. The content is presented specifically, such as when to adjust the braces, the direction and force are clearly shown.
Attach the braces inside
After scaling and especially ensuring healthy oral health. In case the teeth encounter problems such as periodontitis, tooth decay, etc., they need to be completely treated before installing braces.
Next, the doctor will attach the braces to the crown of the teeth one by one using dental glue. Use dental tweezers to thread the wire through the brackets. The brackets are attached to the crown of the teeth in a precise position.
Moreover, My Auris dentistry will commit to the highest level of safety and perfect aesthetic results after completing treatment.
Make a follow-up appointment
The orthodontist will schedule follow-up examinations, usually about every 3 – 6 weeks. At each follow-up visit, the doctor will take X-rays to analyze the current tooth condition compared to the original and evaluate the results.
If it is not effective or there are misalignments, there will be timely treatment solutions to ensure optimal orthodontic results after treatment.
Above is all the information that experts have shared about braces in as well as whether lingual orthodontics is effective.From there, you can help yourself with dental appliances that will be effective in correcting cases of dental malocclusion. If you have any questions, please contact us via Fanpage or come directly to the dentist for detailed advice.
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