Increasingly, patients with orthodontic issues are searching for invisible solutions. Today, we’re fortunate enough to have some incredible options to choose from. If you’re hoping to undergo orthodontic treatment in secret, you may be thinking about clear braces or lingual braces, but which is best for you? Here is some more information, and some pros and cons to help you decide.
About Clear Braces
Clear braces can be either fixed or removable. Removable aligners like Simpli5 and Invisalign are very popular, but you can also get very discreet fixed braces, which are made using clear components. Popular examples include CFast and Six Month Smiles. Clear braces aren’t technically invisible, but they are very tricky to spot when you smile. If you would prefer the freedom of a removable brace, a system like Invisalign may be a good option for you. If you prefer the reliability of a fixed brace, CFast or 6 Month Smiles could be a perfect match. Removable aligners tend to be more discreet than fixed braces, but their success is dependent on you wearing your brace for the recommended time each day.
What are Lingual Braces?
When you think of braces, you probably imagine train-track style braces that sit on your teeth. Lingual braces are similar to this concept, but they are fitted to the back of your teeth. This means that you can smile away to your heart’s content without anyone being able to see your braces. Lingual braces can be geared towards those with minor or complex issues, and they offer a great solution for people who really don’t want the hassle of wearing visible braces. Perhaps you have reservations about how wearing braces could affect your career or you just don’t want people to judge you in any way. With lingual braces, you don’t have to worry about how your braces will affect your image. Fixed braces don’t always have to take a long time either. With STb Social 6, a system that is designed to correct minor imperfections that affect the front teeth, we can achieve results in just 6-16 weeks. Lingual braces can be more expensive than clear braces, and they tend to be a little uncomfortable to begin with.
If you’re interested in invisible braces, why not call us today and find out more about which system could offer the best benefits for you?
