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Brackets bonded to the back surfaces of the teeth, where nobody facing you can see them.
What if your brace faced the other way? That is the idea behind lingual treatment. The brackets and wire attach to the tongue side of your teeth instead of the front, so from the outside your smile looks untouched.
People choose this route when they want the full precision of a fixed appliance and absolute discretion. It appeals to adults who speak to clients, present or perform, or who simply prefer to keep treatment to themselves.
Placing braces behind the teeth takes particular skill. Among our team, Dr Devaki Patel and Dr Ahmed Omran both provide lingual treatment, including WIN lingual braces. Each appliance is made to fit the inner shape of your teeth for comfort and accuracy.
Nothing on the front of your teeth, so treatment stays private.
The same level of tooth control you would expect from any fixed brace.
Brackets shaped to the inner surface of each of your teeth.
Delivered by orthodontists who regularly provide lingual treatment.
A Specialist Orthodontist oversees each stage, from the first scan to your retainers.
We examine your teeth and take scans so the lab can make your appliance.
The hidden brace is bonded in place, then adjusted at planned visits.
Brackets come off and retainers keep the new alignment steady.
Your tongue needs a little time to get used to the brackets, and some people have a mild lisp at first. For most, speech is back to normal within a couple of weeks.
Many bites can be treated this way, though not every one. Your orthodontist will tell you honestly at the consultation whether it suits you.
Usually not by much. Most cases take roughly one to two years, depending on the corrections needed.
Brackets that pick up the shade of your teeth, so fixed treatment draws far less attention.
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Thin, clear trays made for your teeth alone, a quieter way for adults and teenagers to straighten up.
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The long-established brace, now slimmer and lighter, and still a strong choice for demanding cases.
Read more →Book a consultation in Sevenoaks to learn whether lingual braces can treat your teeth. You will leave knowing the likely timescale and a full breakdown of costs.