Incognito Braces

Incognito Braces in London

For people worried about their appearance in braces, incognito braces are the most effective option for you —they are barely noticeable because they are fixed to the back of your teeth, so you get the option of straightening your teeth without people noticing that you are wearing braces. The metal brackets and wire that are noticeable in front of your teeth in a traditional metal bracket are hidden behind your teeth when you wear an incognito brace.

Below, we discuss further on incognito braces and their benefits to adults and teens.

What are Lingual Braces?

Lingual braces are much similar to the traditional metal braces; but unlike the latter, lingual braces have their brackets affixed to the back of the teeth, at the position where the tongue rests. This unique placement behind your teeth makes the presence of these lingual braces unnoticeable to the eyes of others.

Everyone can wear lingual braces, no matter the age or position of your tooth but they come with some notable challenges which include:

  • Cost; lingual braces are more expensive than the traditional metal braces
  • The braces come in contact with your tongue when you move your teeth, and so you might experience some speech problems.
  • The metal brackets fixed to the back of your teeth could potentially hurt or cut your tongue
  • Lingual braces take some getting used to for most patients, sometimes as long as a few weeks. During the time of adjusting, it is common to experience some lisping, spitting or stumbling when you speak.

Despite these drawbacks, lingual braces are still a great option if you want straighter teeth without the inconvenience of having a mouth full of metal at work or school.

What Is The Best Brand of Lingual Brace?

Some lingual braces brand give you the option of getting bespoke brackets; they are custom-made to suit the size and shape of your teeth. Some other brands offer braces with pre-fabricated brackets. Your dentist will suggest a suitable brand after an examination of your teeth.

One of the most popular lingual brace brand on offer in the UK is the Incognito braces. The Incognito braces are manufactured by 3M, a reputable multinational company, and are offered as the first-choice lingual braces option by hundreds of trained orthodontists in the UK and Ireland.

Two factors are crucial in deciding which brand is most suitable for you; they include:

  • If you prefer custom-made brackets over pre-fabricated brackets or the reverse.
  • The number of teeth you want to be straightened—all your teeth or just 6-8 teeth?

Whatever answers you give to the questions above will determine the choice of your braces, and the cost.

You can read on to learn more about Incognito braces. If you want more information about other lingual brace brands, you can call the Harley Street Dentist on 02071830903, or you can visit us on Harley Street, London. You can get a free quote when you call.

What Distinguishes Incognito Lingual Braces From Other Brands?

Incognito braces are entirely custom-made in a laboratory, using detailed scans and impressions made from your mouth. A robot digitally shapes the wire that goes into your braces, leaving very little margin for error, unlike when a dentist has to shape the wire by hand and guess the right position for each bracket. This system of manufacturing incognito braces is extremely fast and efficient and speeds up the time of your treatment.

Unlike other lingual brace brands that are made using lead, the gold alloy used in the production of the wires in Incognito braces is unlikely to cause you any allergic reactions when you wear them.

Incognito Lite Braces

Incognito Lite braces are offered as the perfect treatment alternatives to patients who need only their front teeth straightened, and do not need a full-mouth orthodontic treatment.

Incognito Lite braces can be fitted in a single jaw or both jaws if you choose, and are fixed only to the front 6-8 teeth. Fewer materials and time is involved in the treatment, making an Incognito Lite cheaper than a full orthodontic treatment, and still giving you a straight smile at the end of the treatment.

What Is The Cost Of Incognito Braces?

Several custom factors increase the cost of Incognito braces, in comparison to other brands, these include:

  • A specially trained orthodontist with the specific expertise in fitting and maintaining customised braces brackets are needed for the treatment.
  • The latest computer technology is employed in planning your treatment and designing, producing bespoke Incognito braces to fit you perfectly.
  • Their unusual position behind your teeth means lingual appliances take a much longer time to adjust during each of your dental visits.

The cost of Incognito braces in the UK commonly falls between £4,000 and £10,000, with Incognito Lite braces between £1,500 and £5,000. Have your dentist provide you with an exact cost of the treatment during your consultation —we recommend you get quotes from 2-3 dental clinics as well, as the prices may vary.

What Options Are Available For You To Save Money On The Treatment?

  • If the treatment is too expensive for you, you can request a payment plan that allows you to spread the cost of the treatment over some time, with 0% interest.
  • Another affordable alternative is to fit lingual braces only on your top jaw, and for your bottom jaw, you can opt for traditional forward-facing braces.
  • You can get your lingual braces treatment overseas; in countries where the price of materials and treatment are much affordable. After your treatment, you can schedule regular visits for checkups and alterations with a dentist in the UK.

Alternatives to Lingual Braces

If you find that the cost of Incognito lingual braces are much too expensive, or the braces do not suit you for several personal reasons, you can choose several alternatives that are not as noticeable as traditional metal braces, and they can still be just as effective in straightening your teeth.

A good option is getting Invisible braces, such as Invisalign. Invisalign braces use a clear retainer tray system in straightening and correctly aligning the shape and position of your teeth, and they are effective in correcting nearly 90% of alignment problems. Invisalign braces are also affordable, and you still avoid having visible metal brackets.

You can check if you are suitable for Invisalign braces by taking a free Invisalign Smile Assessment here. The test is simple and will take you no more than two minutes.

Another good option is Ceramic braces, which are fixed to the front of your teeth. The colour of these braces makes them similar to your natural teeth, therefore making them less noticeable than traditional metal braces.

Conclusion

Incognito lingual braces provide you with a safe option for straightening your teeth, by having their brackets affixed behind your teeth. Although they are more expensive than traditional metal braces, they offer more efficient treatment and custom-built braces that are meant to fit your teeth properly.

If the prices of Incognito braces are much too high for you, you can opt for more affordable alternatives such as Invisalign braces which are also invisible —these braces use clear aligners that make them hard to see, and unlike metal brackets, they do not cut end damage your mouth.

Whatever type of braces you choose, ensure you clean them and keep them in good condition during and after your treatment. Follow the recommendations of your dentist, and wear your retainer as instructed.

If you need an experienced dentist to have you fix your braces knowing the most suitable option for you, then contact The Harley Street Dentist on 02071830903 to book an appointment, or you can visit us on Harley Street, London.

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