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What are lingual braces? What are the advantages, disadvantages and costs?

Author: Nha khoa Đà Nẵng Implant
Ngày: 13/12/2023
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Lingual braces are popular thanks to their high aesthetics and good treatment effectiveness. However, this method also has certain limitations that make it not as widely popular as other forms of orthodontics.

1. What are lingual braces?

Lingual braces (or lingual braces) is an orthodontic method that uses appliances including brackets, archwires and elastic bands. Its mechanism of action is similar to regular braces. The only difference is that the braces are attached to the inside of the teeth (opposite the tongue).

Lingual braces

The following subjects can use lingual braces:

  • Sparse teeth, the distance between teeth is far apart.
  • Bucked teeth, underbite or uneven teeth.
  • Teeth grow crowded together, in greater numbers than normal, causing loss of aesthetics.
  • Improper bite: reverse bite or deep bite…

Lingual braces are suitable for people who work in jobs that focus on appearance, or simply want to hide braces when communicating. To know whether you can be treated with this method or not, you should go directly to the dentist for examination and advice.

Come directly to the dentist to get the most accurate advice

2. Advantages of lingual braces?

As shared in part 1, the biggest advantage of lingual braces is high aesthetics. Braces are attached to the inside of the teeth so it is very difficult for the other person to recognize that you are wearing braces. This helps patients become more confident when communicating and has a positive impact on mental health.

Lingual braces are very aesthetically pleasing

Lingual braces are very aesthetically pleasing

Besides the aesthetic advantages, lingual braces are also very effective. The force applied from the wire slowly pulls the teeth to the correct position on the jaw, adjusting the bite correctly. This method can treat difficult to complex cases, improving chewing ability and facial beauty.

3. Disadvantages of lingual braces?

However, lingual braces also have disadvantages that make this method not popular. May be mentioned as:

3.1 Inner braces are difficult to clean

Patients will encounter many difficulties during oral hygiene. Because the braces are attached to the inside of the teeth, the patient’s vision is obscured, especially the upper jaw. This makes you spend more time removing leftover food stuck to braces or stuck between teeth…

Patients have many difficulties when cleaning

Patients have many difficulties when cleaning

3.2 The cost is quite high

The price of lingual braces is often higher than that of conventional methods using the same brace material. The reason is because lingual braces require the doctor to have professional qualifications and experience, have a flexible treatment plan for each case and good control of traction to bring the teeth to the appropriate position.

3.3 Causes trouble and discomfort

This is also a major limitation that makes lingual braces not popular today. At first, the patient’s tongue often collides with the braces, causing discomfort or tongue irritation. The fix is quite simple: you use dental wax to apply to areas that often collide and will minimize damage and pain. In addition, time will also help patients get used to braces.

Patients may experience discomfort during the initial period of lingual braces

Patients may experience discomfort during the initial period of lingual braces

4. How much does lingual braces cost?

As shared in the previous section, the cost of lingual braces is quite high when compared to front braces of the same type. The specific price depends on the patient’s tooth condition, minor surgeries that need to be performed (if any) and some other service fees.

The cost of lingual braces includes many factors

The cost of lingual braces includes many factors

Therefore, it is difficult to provide exact prices for lingual braces services. Instead, patients can refer to the cost of regular braces at Da Nang Implant dentistry:

CATEGORYPRICE (VND)
Orthodontic metal braces20.000.000 – 59.000.000 VND
Orthodontic self-ligating metal braces24.000.000 – 54.000.000 VND
Orthodontic ceramic braces24.000.000 – 54.000.000 VND
Orthodontic self-ligating ceramic braces32.000.000 – 62.000.000 VND
Chỉnh nha máng trong suốt Invisalign60.000.000 – 120.000.000 VND
Invisalign clear aligner orthodontics5.000.000 VND
Orthodontic retainer1.000.000 / 1 Jaw

Patients should come directly to the dentist for detailed examination and advice. Based on the actual situation, the doctor will create a treatment regimen and inform the patient about the price of lingual braces.

5. Where is a reputable place to get lingual braces?

Lingual braces require a high level of expertise from the doctor and specific supporting equipment. Therefore, finding a dentist that provides this service is not simple. But you don’t need to worry, because there is Da Nang Implant dentistry. We have successfully treated many cases of braces in general and lingual braces in particular:

Lingual braces require a high level of expertise from the doctor and specific supporting equipment.

Lingual braces require a high level of expertise from the doctor and specific supporting equipment.

Lingual braces require a high level of expertise from the doctor and specific supporting equipment.

In addition, dental services have the following advantages:

  • A team of experienced doctors, possessing professional orthodontic certificates and graduated with honors from prestigious universities.
  • Modern machinery system, meeting the requirements for lingual braces.
  • Sterile process according to Ministry of Health standards, ensuring patient safety.
  • The medical examination and treatment space is private and comfortable with only 1 treatment chair/room.
  • The doctors are enthusiastic and dedicated, thoroughly answering all patient questions.
The patient has a full jaw X-ray

The patient has a full jaw X-ray

6. Frequently asked questions about lingual braces

What are lingual braces?

Facial braces in is a technique that uses brackets attached to the inside of the teeth, opposite the tongue. Therefore, it is also called lingual braces. Lingual braces use the tightening force of the archwire to bring teeth to the appropriate position on the jaw. This technique is highly aesthetic, it is very difficult for the other person to realize that you are wearing braces.

Why is the cost of facial braces usually higher?

There are 2 reasons why the cost of lingual braces is often higher than the same type of external braces:

  • Bracing techniques are complex, requiring doctors with specialized qualifications and extensive experience.
  • Need many special equipment to support the doctor during the braces process.

Are lingual braces effective?

Lingual braces are as effective as conventional methods. This technique can completely overcome the following cases:

  • Sparse teeth, wide distance between teeth.
  • Protruding teeth, underbite or uneven teeth.
  • Teeth grow together in larger numbers than normal, causing loss of aesthetics.
  • Improper bite: underbite or deep bite...
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