It is a common, yet inaccurate, idea that lingual brackets hurt more than other appliances because they are positioned close to the tongue inside of the teeth. All orthodontic appliances require an adjustment phase including lingual orthodontic appliances. Getting used to lingual braces takes about 3-4 weeks. At PORTH, we provide specific instructions and tools on how to manage this adjustment phase.

Perhaps a little. Lingual orthodontic braces affect speech similarly to how other appliances (such as Invisalign) do. The majority of patients find that their speech adjusts quickly, during those first 3-4 weeks, along with generally getting used to having braces.

The cost of lingual orthodontic braces is higher from conventional braces or clear aligners. The lingual braces are the ultimate cosmetic approach to high quality orthodontic care rendered by a small group of orthodontics specialists. Generally speaking, the cost of treatment at PORTH depends on the complexity of treatment and the patient’s goals for their treatment.

No, it is actually easier than with conventional braces! This is because you have easier access to your teeth. Additionally lingual braces completely prevent you from having white lesions on the visible surfaces of your teeth, which is something that can happen with traditional braces.

A limited number of orthodontists offer this treatment option. Lingual orthodontics requires very specific technical skills that both orthodontist and her team should master. This is a major reason for why this may be the first time you have heard about lingual orthodontics.

Lingual orthodontic treatment is very effective in certain types of malocclusion problems such as deep overbite compared with traditional metal braces. Various lingual techniques use different lingual orthodontic brackets such as Incognito, Aalis, and SureSmile Smart Archwire. Treatment plan and treatment time varies in these different systems. Adult patients are good candidates for these esthetic options.