Lingual braces
The same fixed treatment as braces, bonded to the back of the teeth, so nothing shows from the front.
Suits: Cases that need fixed treatment but not a visible one.
- How long it takes
- 12 to 24 months
- Visits
- Every 4 to 8 weeks
- Seen from the front
- Nothing
How it works
Photographs, a scan and a talk about what your bite needs.
Brackets are bonded to the back of the teeth, out of sight.
The wire is adjusted every 4 to 8 weeks until the bite is right.
A retainer is fitted the same day the braces come off.
The first weeks
- Your tongue meets the brackets first. Its tip can be sore for a week or two.
- A lisp on some sounds at the start. It fades as your tongue adapts.
Questions
Braces, lingual braces, or clear aligners, which is right for me?
It depends on your bite. Some cases need fixed braces, many can be treated with aligners, and lingual braces sit behind the teeth where nothing shows. Dr. Mashaly will tell you which of the three fits your case, and why.
Does it hurt?
Expect pressure for a few days after each adjustment rather than pain. It fades as the teeth start to move.
Are adults too old for braces?
No. Teeth move at any age, and aligners or lingual braces keep the treatment close to invisible.
Book a consultation
A first visit with Dr. Mashaly, in Zamalek or Newgiza.
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