High-End Lingual Braces | Serving Barnet & North London

Lingual braces are ideal when discretion is a top priority. You might be a good candidate if you work in a client-facing role in Barnet, are getting ready for a wedding, or simply want treatment without others noticing. They offer the power and precision of fixed braces without the look of traditional or clear front brackets. Because they bond to the teeth, they work around the clock, so you don't need to remember to wear or remove aligners. They suit busy people who want a fit and forget solution.

Your treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley clinic. We take precise digital scans and photos of your teeth. A specialized lab uses these files to design and fabricate your custom brackets and wires to fit the contours of your teeth perfectly. The fabrication takes about four to six weeks. The next appointment is the fitting, typically 90 to 120 minutes, when we bond the brackets to the inside surfaces. You will have follow-up adjustments every six to eight weeks. Most treatments run from 18 to 24 months depending on complexity.

During the first one to two weeks you will feel an adjustment period. Your tongue may feel tender and you might develop a temporary lisp. This is normal and tends to improve as you adapt. We recommend soft foods for the first days and orthodontic wax to cover irritated brackets. Long-term care requires careful cleaning around the brackets with interdental brushes and floss threaders to prevent plaque buildup. After treatment you will wear a retainer, usually at night, to keep your results. Call the practice during office hours if you have a broken wire or bracket.

Lingual braces offer the most discreet option, but other choices exist. Invisalign uses clear removable aligners and is very popular. It allows easier cleaning and no dietary restrictions, but its success depends on wearing them about 22 hours a day. Another option is ceramic braces, which use tooth coloured brackets on the front of the teeth. They are more visible than lingual braces but less noticeable than metal ones and are often more affordable as a fixed option. We will discuss the pros and cons of each at your consultation to find the best fit for your lifestyle and dental needs.

To choose what fits you best, ask any provider in Barnet or Finchley these questions. Inquire about their experience with lingual systems since it is a technique sensitive procedure. Ask what the total quoted cost includes, whether it covers consultations, fitting, all adjustment visits, and your retainers. Find out the expected timeline for your case and what happens if a bracket comes loose after office hours. Finally ask to see before and after photos of patients treated with lingual braces.

Lingual braces are a premium option because of the custom manufacturing and the skill required for adjustments. As a result they cost more than traditional braces or Invisalign. While we cannot provide a fixed price here, we give a full, all inclusive quote during your consultation with no hidden fees. A patient from High Barnet, a business consultant, recently completed a 20 month treatment. She chose lingual braces for complete invisibility during meetings and felt the investment was justified by the confidence it gave her. We are a private practice and accept insurance plans from providers like Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which may cover part of your orthodontic treatment.