Disadvantages of lingual orthodontics? Check out a review of lingual orthodontics

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Disadvantages of lingual orthodontics? Check out a review of lingual orthodontics

Hello.

I am Director Oh Su-hwan, a specialist in orthodontics certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare with 18 years of experience.

Many people consider orthodontic treatment because they want straight teeth,

but ordinary orthodontic appliances can be noticeable in appearance and feel burdensome.

That is why many people consider lingual orthodontic or clear aligner treatment.

Among them, lingual orthodontics is a method in which the appliance is attached not to the outside of the teeth, but to the inside,

so it is not visible from the outside and has an excellent aesthetic advantage.

However, as with any treatment method, lingual orthodontics also has both advantages and disadvantages.

Today, we will look at the disadvantages and advantages of lingual orthodontics as seen in reviews,

and take some time to consider whether it is truly the right choice for you.

Lingual orthodontics disadvantages, advantages, and such The biggest strength of lingual orthodontics is that it is not very noticeable aesthetically.

This is a major advantage for adults, office workers, and people whose jobs require frequent face-to-face contact.

On the other hand, compared with regular orthodontic appliances, there are several disadvantages of lingual orthodontics.

First. Speech may become awkward

Because lingual orthodontics attaches the appliance to the inside of the teeth,

the space where the tongue rests is relatively reduced, which can limit tongue movement.

In particular, during the early stage of treatment, pronunciations such as 'ㅅ, ㅈ, ㅊ' may feel awkward, or a strong foreign-body sensation from the tongue may be felt.

Of course, this improves after an adjustment period,

but it may still be uncomfortable for people whose jobs require a lot of speaking.

Second. Maintenance can be relatively difficult

Since lingual orthodontics places the appliance on the inside of the teeth,

oral hygiene management is more difficult.

Brushing is more difficult, and food can easily get stuck,

so if care is not taken properly, there is a possibility of developing cavities or gum disease.

For this reason, it is a good idea to actively use auxiliary oral care tools such as dental floss.

Third. The cost is high

A disadvantage of lingual orthodontics is that the cost is about 1.5 to 2 times higher than labial orthodontic appliances placed on the outside.

This is because the appliance must be custom-made and a high level of skill from an orthodontic specialist is required.

However, despite these disadvantages,

the benefit of being invisible is significant, so many people feel satisfied with the cost.

Two things more important than reviews of lingual orthodontics As with any treatment, to achieve truly satisfying results with lingual orthodontics,

rather than relying only on reviews, it is better to consider the doctor’s background as well.

However, when it comes to background, long years of experience are not everything.

What matters is how intensively and effectively skills were built during that time.

It is good to check whether the doctor has continued learning the latest research and techniques without resting on existing knowledge,

and whether those have been applied to patient treatment.

These efforts and the medical staff’s philosophy can be confirmed through their treatment philosophy or reviews of lingual orthodontics.

By looking at both, I hope you can carefully check 'what values the medical staff have when treating patients'

and 'what goals they pursue in treatment.'

One more thing I would like to mention is

that smooth communication with the medical staff has a major impact on treatment results.

Orthodontic treatment generally requires a long period of about a year and a half,

and regular checkups and adjustments are essential.

During this process, you must continuously communicate with the medical staff and check the progress of treatment.

You need to periodically check tooth movement,

and make adjustments to the appliance as needed.

This is similar to taking a long journey together.

Therefore, from the first consultation, I hope you will look into whether it is a place where the medical staff take the lead and maintain steady communication,

and whether it is a place where close cooperation and coordination with the medical staff are possible during treatment

through reviews of lingual orthodontics.

I hope today’s post was helpful for those considering lingual orthodontics,

and I hope you decide on the orthodontic method that is most suitable for you through 충분한 상담 with the medical staff.

Thank you. This has been Smile D Dental Clinic.

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