Hi Dr Patel, I Have really badly crossed lower teeth and my upper teeth have started overlapping slightly, I don’t want traditional braces to fix these and have looked at lingual braces, the issue is I think I may have mild gum disease? my gum is slightly red and sensitive to knocks (catching with the a toothbrush usually results in bleeding) but only at the front of my mouth? would this stop me getting lingual braces, i’m thinking about issues with brushing etc.? and if so how do I combat it so I can then move on to actually having them straightened? any feedback would be great, thanks.
Hi,
Thank you for your enquiry.
When considering any orthodontic treatment it is imperative that you are dentally fit and have good periodontal health. Once this is achieved then there should be no issue in you having lingual braces.
I would highly suggest that you book a check-up with your General Dental Practitioner to check there are no underlining issues which need to be dealt with prior to orthodontic treatment. I would also suggest you have regular hygienist appointments.
In regards to cleaning the appliance it is a little trickier to clean than a standard brace but once you have been shown how to keep the brace clean it will be fine.
Once you are dentally fit, I would suggest having a consultation with a specialist orthodontist where you can discuss the orthodontic options which are available to you.
I hope this helps!
Darsh
