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Lingual Braces And Their Invisible Powers

Reviewed by Ricky Sardinha, GDC 82734 Published 2 Nov 2019 Updated 11 Feb 2026 4 min read

There’s a very good reason why lingual (Incognito) braces have earned their name – they are indeed the most invisible brace you can have.

Lingual braces stand out from other brace systems as they are placed on the back of the teeth rather than the front. One of their stand-out qualities is that your smile can look great throughout the treatment period. Your colleagues, friends, and family members need not even know you’re wearing a brace.

Lingual braces – working wonders for your confidence

Many adults seek braces that will have as little impact on their appearance during the treatment period as possible. Lingual braces are a great choice for those who are self conscious about their smile and feel like a more conspicuous brace might impact upon their day-to-day confidence.

Lingual braces can fix complex orthodontic issues

Brace types such as Six Month Smiles and Invisalign are great but the types of issues they treat are limited to some degree. Lingual braces can treat all types of malocclusion; whether you have an open bite, overbite, spacing or crowding issue, lingual braces can help.

Custom made for your smile

Lingual braces are custom made for each patient, making them a perfect fit for your teeth. Feel comfortable during treatment, get on with your day-to-day activities and forget you even have a brace! Following an initial consultation, your orthodontist here at Smile Up will take digital impressions of your teeth. These are a far cry from alginate versions of the past that involved a long and uncomfortable sit in the dentist chair with gloopy impression material. The impressions will inform the creation of the brace hardware such as brackets, which are bonded to each individual tooth. Since the brace is fitted behind teeth there is no risk of any damage to the front surface of any of your teeth.

Know the result before even starting treatment

We find that the technology that accompanies the creation of lingual braces never ceases to amaze patients. The movements your teeth will go through are projected before you even begin treatment and we can show you this digitally, giving you the confidence and assurance that your teeth will look how you wish them to at the end.

Here at Smile Up, we are open 7 days a week to offer convenience and flexibility to our patients. We are a multi-lingual practice, speaking languages that include Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Italian, and Bulgarian. Get in touch with us today to book yourself in for a consultation.

Reviewed by Ricky Sardinha

Principal dentist, exclusive practice in orthodontics at SmileUp Dental. GDC 82734. Full profile

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