Metal brace behind teeth
A metal brace behind the teeth is a lingual fixed appliance with brackets bonded to the tongue-side surfaces and connected by orthodontic archwires.
What is a metal brace behind the teeth?
A metal brace behind the teeth is a lingual fixed appliance with brackets bonded to the tongue-side surfaces and connected by orthodontic archwires.
How do lingual brackets guide tooth movement?
Each bracket guides a tooth through an archwire. Adjustments create light, planned forces through the periodontal ligament, allowing bone to remodel around moving roots; tongue contact can affect speech and comfort at first.
What happens when lingual braces are fitted?
An orthodontist examines the bite, cleans and prepares the enamel, bonds custom or selected brackets, fits archwires, and schedules adjustments. Brush around every bracket, use interdental aids, and attend repairs promptly if a wire irritates the tongue.
When should a lingual brace problem be checked?
Seek orthodontic care if a bracket loosens, a wire cuts the tongue, an appliance cannot be cleaned, or pain is severe or persistent. Swelling, fever, or trauma to a tooth needs prompt dental assessment.
Could lingual treatment suit your bite and enamel?
Is lingual treatment suitable for my bite and enamel? How will speech, cleaning, and tongue comfort be managed? What retention plan follows active treatment?
Frequently asked questions
Can lingual braces treat every bite problem?
They can treat many alignment problems, but suitability depends on the bite, tooth shape, space, anchorage, and orthodontist’s plan.
Will braces damage the tongue?
Soreness and rubbing can occur while the tongue adapts; wax, smoothing, and orthodontic adjustment can address irritation.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.