These are braces which are fixed to the back side of your teeth!
ADVANTAGE OF LINGUAL BRACES:
They are placed on the lingual aspect of your teeth and are hidden away from direct vision of your peers.
DISADVANTAGE OF LINGUAL BRACES:
– Most patients complain of difficulty in talking clearly after the braces are fixed.
– It takes time for the tongue to get used to the braces for the first few months and it is difficult to keep your tongue from playing with the braces.
– Frequent ulcerations of the tongue is quite common as the braces keep rubbing on the tongue.
– The lingual braces are custom made for your teeth and are more expensive than the traditional braces.
