TLC Dental

Aesthetic Braces

I want to straighten my teeth but I feel embarrassed by the look of ‘metal teeth’. Are there other options?

More and more adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment but the look of braces has always been a concern. Most adults prefer treatment appliance that are invisible or near invisible to achieve a beautiful smile without aesthetic impairment during the treatment period. So what are the aesthetic options available?

Traditional braces are made of stainless steel, which is aesthetically unappealing. However, technology has advanced tremendously over the years and tooth-colored braces are widely available and work as reliably as traditional metal braces.

Ceramic braces are a type of tooth-colored orthodontic appliance that works in the same way as metal braces but are considerably less visible as compared to metal braces. However, the metal wires used together with the braces system will still be visible to the patient.

IncognitoTM braces are hidden braces (lingual braces) treatment system produced by 3MTM. The braces are made of gold, and are at the back of the teeth, completely hidden from view. It is completely invisible and works well for almost all types of orthodontic problems. The braces system is completely customized to you, and unlike removable aligners, you don’t have to worry about forgetting to insert or remove them while eating or drinking. 3 Unlike other lingual braces system, IncognitoTM uses a computerized treating planning system to create a set of braces bracket and intelligent wires customized to your teeth. The braces hence are closely adapted to the surface of the teeth, making it one of the most comfortable lingual braces system available in the market. To find out more about IncognitoTM, come down for a consultation with us.