LINGUAL BRACKETS
- Similar to metal brackets,these brackets hides behind your teeth- only you and your doctor know its there, but its not appropriate choice for everyone, orthodontist can determine.
- Esthetically acceptable.
WHO ARE IDEAL PATIENTS?
Any age groups, children, adults who needs to straighten their teeth but needs to hide for social reasons.
HOW LONG WILL TREATMENT LASTS?
It purely depends on complexity of cases.
- mild crowding takes short duration 3 to 6 months.
- moderate crowding take 6 to 12 months.
- severe case might take 12 to 24 months.
- Extraction might be mandatory for certain cases
DISADVANTAGES
1. difficulty in cleaning.
2.irritation intongue.
3. expensive compared to other type of braces.
