Lingual Braces, Six Month Braces or Invisalign

Gavin "shels"

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 3? Ideally time-frame and how noticeable they are? Pricing isn't really an issue. Seems only a handful of places do Lingual in Ireland.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Six month braces are a type of limited objective orthodontics, where only the front teeth are straightened. They are regular braces that are taken off after a short period and the aim is not to fully correct the bite. Can work well in milder cases.

Invasalign uses clear retainers (like hard gumshields). A series are made that you wear that push your teeth. Again mostly used for limited objective orthodontics. They are clear and you can take them out for social occasions however the ammount and type of tooth movements is somewhat limited.

Lingual orthodontics is standard braces that are applied to the back of your teeth. They can correct all the things that regular braces do but they are much more complex to fit and adjust so the fees are higher.

Really it depends on what you are suitable for. I would advise you attend an orthodontist that provides all the types of braces and see which one you are suitable for. Sometime when your only tool is a hammer all your problems look like nails.

Gavin "shels"

Cheers.

Aside from ***mod edit**, do you happen to know anywhere that provide both in Dublin City Centre/Southside. Google throws up little.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Gavin shels wrote: »

Cheers.

Aside from ***mod edit**, do you happen to know anywhere that provide both in Dublin City Centre/Southside. Google throws up little.

The place you mentioned has no orthodontist only dentists with a interest in braces. I would forget the marketing rubbish in the web and start with a professional body such as http://orthodontics.ie/ find a orthodontist that has invested in their education (orthodontist have 3 years full time postgraduate masters or doctorates in addition to a dental degree) rather than investing in marketing.

Gavin "shels"

Thanks for your help.