In my San Diego/La Jolla dental office I offer many different types of orthodontic treatment to make sure my patients can get their teeth straightened in a way that best suits their life style. This is why I offer Lingual Braces.

Lingual braces are behind the teeth so nothing is seen from the front at all. They are also known as Concealed and/or Invisible braces. They are the best and only non-visible form of fixed orthodontic therapy. Lingual braces are cemented to the back of the teeth where the wire also rests. This allows my patients to enjoy an unobstructed smile during treatment.

These appliances are custom-made for each patient. Impressions are taken of your teeth and sent to our orthodontic lab for custom made brackets which are directed by my prescription and standards. I choose to use the smaller and most comfortable brackets available for my patients. The techniques used for lingual braces require special instrumentation, equipment, and staff training.

For some patients speaking with lingual braces can initially be difficult and takes practice. To minimize speaking challenges various combinations of orthodontic appliances can be employed. Some of my patients chose to have lingual braces on their upper teeth and Invisalign or traditional braces on their lower. For my patients who speak in front of people often, this combination works the best because the traditional brackets on the lower outside does not affect the speech. I like offering all these options to my patients to insure that they are comfortable during treatment and so they can go about their normal routines with confidence.  

For more information or to book a free orthodontic consultation, please contact my office - conveniently located in University Towne Centre (UTC) - La Jolla, San Diego: (858) 552-1223 |    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it