Lingual orthodontics is an increasingly popular method for people who need braces. Discreet and effective, this method will allow to answer many problems at several ages. But when exactly should you consult? Answers!
Why consult an orthodontist?
More than using lingual orthodontics to solve a problem of space between the teeth or a poorly aligned smile, this health professional can in fact answer many problems.
A malocclusion, the presence of a supernumerary tooth or a periodontal dysfunction can be accompanied by an orthodontist. Usually, it is when you go to the dentist to perform the usual checks for yourself or your children that the dentist will be able to tell if a visit to the orthodontist is necessary.
Most of the time, it is best to wait until all the permanent teeth have come out properly except for the wisdom teeth. This is why visits to the orthodontist are often not made before adolescence. Certain reflexes can have an impact on the timing of the teeth, such as sucking your thumb or pushing on your teeth with your tongue.
Traumas, malformations or genetic factors can also lead to a visit to the orthodontist. Thus, if there is a problem in the alignment of your teeth, it is preferable to call an orthodontist.
When to consult for lingual orthodontics?
Lingual orthodontics is a method designed to realign teeth to regain a harmonious smile and correct the positioning of certain teeth. Unlike conventional braces, lingual orthodontics is positioned on the inside of the teeth.
It is therefore a very discreet method which allows it to address all ages and to obtain very effective results. It will thus be possible to consult an orthodontist to use lingual orthodontics from adolescence, but also in adulthood.
Indeed, many adults who wore braces during their youth have seen their smile gradually move with time. This movement is very frequent and occurs especially when wisdom teeth are pushed out of their sockets, which tend to shift their teeth to make room for themselves. Thus, it is quite possible to opt for lingual orthodontics as a teenager as well as an adult. So there is no real age to consult even though it is best to manage this before age-related dental problems arise.
A method with many advantages
Lingual orthodontics is, as we said, part of the so-called invisible solutions. It will thus be possible to speak, smile and eat without the appliance in question being visible to those around you, or at least very little.
If an adaptation time will be necessary as for any other orthodontic solution, the appliance in place will then be completely forgotten. Lingual orthodontics is therefore discreet and effective and has few drawbacks. It is simply a matter of avoiding foods that are too crunchy and sticky to avoid tearing off the brackets stuck to the teeth. It is also important to make sure to brush your braces after each meal to avoid food getting stuck inside them as with any other dental appliance.
Lingual orthodontics is therefore a very advantageous solution for many people, but only the orthodontist whom you decide to consult will be able to tell if it is suitable for you.
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