Invisible Braces

Invisible BracesReview on Invisible Braces Treatment

These days many people ask about Invisible Braces and this term can be used to talk about various types of braces and the most common is perhaps Clear Braces (as already discussed). The other types of “invisible braces” called “lingual braces” when the dentist places the brackets out of sight on the tongue or palate side of the teeth.

Another type is when orthopaedic (or FJO) appliances are used, many of which are invisible, or barely visible. A perfect example of this is an A.L.F. (Alternative / Advanced Light-wire Functional) appliance. This appliance is used to expand the jaw and create balance within the skeletal system. The appliance itself cannot be seen as it sits in the palate for upper arches, or on the tongue-side for lower arches. However, often fixed braces are used at the same time or afterwards.

See the video presentation of the A.L.F. appliance on the home page.

More about “Invisible Braces”

InvisalignInvisible are also sometimes known as Invisalign. They can hardly be seen and are relatively comfortable to wear, however, with Clear Braces Treatment is important to understand the limitations.

Limitations with Invisible Braces

Providing the jaws are balanced and in their correct positions, this may be used as an alternative to placing fixed brackets. However, in cases that involve a jaw problem, it can be beneficial if these problems are corrected (as with any other type of orthodontic treatment).

Invisible Braces Cost

Clear braces will usually cost more than fixed brackets. A series of clear plastic trays (like mouth-guards) has to be fabricated to move the teeth a bit at a time. This involves taking multiple impressions throughout the course of treatment, which can add up in dental costs.

Costs for all types of treatment vary according to their complexity and the length of time taken to do treatment.

In our opinion, for most cases clear braces are best suited to cases with minor tooth movements when the jaws are already properly aligned.

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