Invisalign
Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces, so you can have straight teeth without wearing conventional metal braces. Having a smile that you are confident with makes such a difference to your appearence and the way others perceive you. Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive adjustments, it is highly likely that Invisalign can help. The aligners are made of clear, medical grade plastic so virtually noone can tell they are being worn! Although the majority of Dr Duncan's patients are treated with the Invisalign system, not all cases are suitable.
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Lingual braces are attached to the back of the teeth and are sometimes requested by patients because they are unnoticeable. The lingual bracket system allows us to treat patients who would prefer a more discreet option but are not suitable for Invisalign. They address the six upper and six lower teeth revealed when you smile. Treatment time typically lasts 12-16 weeks, but it may be a bit longer depending on your specific treatment plan.
Both regular braces and lingual braces require an adjustment period. The difference is that lingual braces will affect the tongue, whereas regular braces affect the lips and cheeks. Also your speech may initially be affected with lingual braces. We use various comfort aids to help you through this adjustment period. This period usually lasts from 1 to 4 weeks.
Are the final results as good with lingual braces as they are with regular braces?
Yes. Lingual braces are used for minor orthodontic issues and can acheive the same result.
Each lingual bracket is custom made so you receive the highest integrity treatment possible.
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Braces
Braces will give you something to smile about: beautifully aligned teeth that help you look and feel great. If you’ve spent most of your life being self-conscious about your teeth, you can change that by achieving a straight smile – and the compliments! – you deserve.
Braces are glued on to the teeth. They act as "handles" to which arch wires can be attached. A distorted arch wire exerts a force on each tooth and, as it returns to its ideal, pre-formed shape, it moves the teeth to which it is attached through the bone. Each bracket is "tailor made" for a specific tooth and progressively thicker and stiffer wires are used to gradually align the teeth. Eventually, the entire arch of teeth is in the correct position.
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