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Lingual Braces, One of the most famous types of braces ever, and it’s very different for many individuals. In this article, we will answer many different questions about it, such as what are the pre-lingual braces steps?
And how to install fixed lingual braces for teeth? And how long does lingual braces treatment take? In addition to many other questions that we will learn the answers to in detail in this article, so follow us.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are considered one of the most well-known types of braces ever, and they are a metal brace that is connected together from the inside using a metal wire that is also passed from the inside and faces the tongue in this case, and cannot be seen or noticed by anyone from the outside.

Where the teeth appear very natural to the point that it is difficult to notice them in any way, in addition to its great and important advantages that confirm that it is one of the most effective types of braces ever. For more information about lingual braces, read the following article.

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Pre-Lingual Braces Steps

Before you get a lingual braces treatment, you need to go through a set of important and distinguished steps that can play a big and effective role in treating your teeth and the success of treatment with this type of braces, which are as follows:

• It is important that you settle with your dentist on the type of problem you are suffering from in your teeth or tongue, whatever it is (bite – tooth crowding – crooked teeth – misaligned jaws – facial and mouth deformity).
• Your dentist determines for you a suitable treatment plan and the distinguished plan that you will follow during the braces and lingual braces period, in particular.
• As a patient, you must have sufficient perceptions of what the results will be, and confirmation of the positive and negative implications.

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How to Install Fixed Lingual Braces for Teeth?

To get lingual braces for your teeth, you need to be adequately prepared for it according to what your dentist will determine for you, in addition to scheduling an appointment with them to install the braces, and among the most prominent installation steps, we mention the following:

• After examining the teeth and identifying the correct locations where the braces will be attached.
• A 3D model of the teeth is designed, and this model is virtual, and then this data is sent to the lab, which will work on manufacturing your braces.
• In the lab, the lingual braces are prepared in a form that resembles a clear mouth guard, just to be attached to the patient’s teeth from the inside.
• Your dentist makes sure that they have thoroughly cleaned and dried your teeth and applied an adhesive to the teeth.
• The dentist makes sure that the braces are placed in their proper position and secures them for a specified number of minutes, and then removes the mold, leaving the braces in place on the inner surface of the teeth.

How Long Does Lingual Braces Treatment Take?

Lingual braces do not differ much from other types of braces, as they require a long time for treatment, and it will not be easy to solve teeth and jaw problems. In many cases, leaving this type of braces on the teeth may take a treatment period ranging from 12 to 18 months, while there are many simple and uncomplicated cases that may require a shorter period than that, which the doctor determines as less than 6 months.

In any case, your orthodontist and dentist will determine which category your case falls into and how long you need to wait, as well as what you as a patient should do in terms of caring for the braces in order to get the best possible results from them in the shortest possible time.

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Types of Braces

The braces we use today have evolved a lot recently, in fact, they have diversified and each type now treats a specific problem in people’s teeth. This diversity is able to provide the best possible care and attention for teeth. Among the most prominent types of braces that treat specific problems, we mention the following:

• Traditional or Fixed Metal Braces: This type of braces treats all difficult teeth problems that are not easy to deal with at all. In most cases, many dentists resort to it because of its effective impact in solving difficult problems that are not easy to deal with at all.
• Fixed and Removable Clear Braces: In fact, this type of fixed or removable clear braces is used to solve slightly easier teeth problems that can be treated in less time and effort than those treated by metal braces. Its clear, unnoticeable color is what attracts many people.
• Ceramic or Porcelain Braces: This is an expensive and distinguished type of braces, and it is distinguished by its color being very close to the natural color of teeth, which attracts many cases for treatment with it, despite its cost, but the treatment will not be noticeable.
• Preventive Braces: This type of braces is installed to protect the teeth of young children around the age of 7 from developing any problems or the need for other braces at an older age. They are left in place for a period of time until it is confirmed that the teeth are not moving in an unnatural way.
• Functional Braces: These are types of braces that are used to solve a specific problem or for a specific function, and after that, they are removed from the teeth immediately.
• Surgical Braces: These braces are used with difficult cases or those that will not be easy to deal with in any possible way.
• Lingual or Lingualised Braces: All of these terms refer to one type of braces, which is the subject of our article, the braces that are installed on the inside or on the inner surface of the teeth, or facing the tongue. It aims to provide the highest possible level of teeth treatment without anyone noticing.
• Decorative Non-Therapeutic Braces: This type of braces is used for decoration, play, and following fashion, nothing more and nothing less. It lasts for 6 months for the appearance of the braces only, and after that, it is removed. It cannot have any significant therapeutic effect on the teeth during that time.

Disadvantages of Lingual Braces

Although there are many distinguished things about this type of braces, which we will explain to you in detail in the following part of this article, lingual braces have many different disadvantages, which we mention to you as follows:

• It is difficult to deal with this type of braces, and this is not meant for patients, but the difficulty extends to the dentists themselves as well.
• This type of braces is considered the most expensive ever, and this is due to the effort involved in installing it.
• Cleaning this type of braces is not the easiest at all, and it is very easy for the patient to develop tooth decay because of it.
• It is possible that it may affect speech and sound pronunciation in the initial period of treatment with it.
• Most patients confirm that they felt a lot of discomfort when they received treatment with lingual braces.
• To get a satisfactory final result from this type of braces, it will take a much longer time and period than any other type of braces.

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Advantages of Lingual Braces

As we have previously explained the disadvantages of this type of braces, it is important that we be fair and mention to you the most prominent and important advantages that can be obtained from it. Among the most prominent and important of these advantages, we mention the following:

• This type of braces is hidden, meaning that you can receive treatment with it and continue to do so, but without anyone noticing or realizing that you are wearing braces. This is one of the advantages for many people.
• If you suffer from an open or reversed bite, then these braces are the best for you, and they are capable of adjusting your teeth significantly and achieving the best possible results.
• It is considered one of the least painful and discomforting types of braces, except for the initial period of treatment, during which the pain or discomfort can be overcome by taking some painkillers.
• It is considered one of the most important types of braces that are specifically designed for the patient, and this contributes greatly to providing the highest possible level of care and attention for your teeth. Learn more information by reading the following article.

Lingual Braces Retainer

After removing the lingual braces, you need to have a period where your teeth remain in the same position, ensuring that they do not shift from their new location. This is the role of the lingual braces retainer, which is a device that works to keep the teeth in their new position after the braces are removed.

In most cases, the lingual retainer is installed about one to two weeks after removing the braces from the teeth. The dentist will schedule an appointment for you to receive the retainer if it is removable, or a session to have it fixed on the inner surface of the teeth.

Cost of Lingual Braces in Egypt

Lingual braces are considered one of the most expensive types of braces, clearly for many patients, as they often cost between 11,000 to 15,000 Egyptian pounds for a single jaw. If you want to get braces for both jaws, the cost may reach around 30,000 Egyptian pounds.

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The Best Center for Teeth Treatment and Beautification

When choosing the medical center where you will treat your teeth, it is important to ensure exceptional healthcare and comprehensive attention to individuals’ dental health. These matters will ensure the highest possible level of care and attention for you and your teeth in an unparalleled way, which is provided by the Dental Center, which is considered the best in this type of service.

The center aims to provide the highest possible level of high-quality medical care at reasonable prices for all patients, regardless of their social class. The center is distinguished by a professional and experienced medical team that works passionately and with great interest in maintaining oral and dental health, ensuring the highest possible level of care and attention for teeth.

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