

You can also find more information on our blog or by scheduling a free examination in our office. More than Invisalign and traditional bracesįor more in depth information, visit our Invisalign and lingual braces pages. More difficult to brush but easier to floss than traditional braces Speech changes may occur during treatmentĭoes not rely on compliance since the braces are glued behind the teeth Here is a summary of other aspects of Invisalign and lingual braces you should think about prior to your free initial examination: There are also other aspects of orthodontic treatment require serious consideration. Some factors which weigh on this decision include:

In other words, we believe that choosing the right tool for the right job will minimize treatment time and maximize treatment results. What matters is choosing an orthodontic system based on its inherent strengths for any particular condition. There are many factors that may influence our orthodontists to recommend one over the other. What you should know about Invisalign and Lingual bracesīoth lingual braces behind the teeth and Invisalign offer unique advantages. Invisalign is also classified as a brace, though they do not look like traditional braces as they are clear, and nearly invisible, thus the name. This inherently means that they are still visible to other people, despite being a discreet orthodontic appliance. Plastic aligners need to wrap all the way around the teeth and require bumps to be placed on the outside of the teeth to facilitate tooth movement. But, because lingual braces are installed behind the teeth, they are the most invisible option.Ĭlear aligners like Invisalign are a close second. Which is more invisible Lingual braces behind the teeth or clear aligners like Invisalign?īoth offer discreet treatment options. If lingual braces behind the teeth are a better option for you, you will not have attachments applied, since lingual braces rely on the braces and wire to move the teeth to their final position. If Invisalign or clear aligners is what you?re looking for, you will likely need to have attachments placed on your teeth. These bumps help the clear aligners better grab onto the tooth and move the tooth faster and more predictably. Attachments are made of tooth-colored material that the orthodontist applies to the surface of the teeth to create small protruding bumps. One important component of Invisalign are attachments. They work by digitally aligning the teeth using a computer model and making sequential clear aligners that slowly move your teeth into their final position. Clear aligners like Invisalign?Ĭlear aligners, including Invisalign, were developed in the late 1990s and are the most recent orthodontic appliance to have come on the orthodontic market. Your initial free examination will serve to provide you with personalized information on what type of braces will result in the best possible result in the least amount of time. Riolo has been the largest provider of braces behind the teeth in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for many years. With over 15 years of experience in lingual orthodontics, Dr. These are all different types of lingual braces, each with its own design and mechanical properties.
