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.
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).
The following subjects can use lingual braces:
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.
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.
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.
However, lingual braces also have disadvantages that make this method not popular. May be mentioned as:
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…
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.
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.
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.
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:
CATEGORY | PRICE (VND) |
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Orthodontic metal braces | 20.000.000 – 59.000.000 VND |
Orthodontic self-ligating metal braces | 24.000.000 – 54.000.000 VND |
Orthodontic ceramic braces | 24.000.000 – 54.000.000 VND |
Orthodontic self-ligating ceramic braces | 32.000.000 – 62.000.000 VND |
Chỉnh nha máng trong suốt Invisalign | 60.000.000 – 120.000.000 VND |
Invisalign clear aligner orthodontics | 5.000.000 VND |
Orthodontic retainer | 1.000.000 / 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.
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:
In addition, dental services have the following advantages:
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.
There are 2 reasons why the cost of lingual braces is often higher than the same type of external braces:
Lingual braces are as effective as conventional methods. This technique can completely overcome the following cases: