Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Based in Central London’s world renowned Harley Street district
Lingual braces work exactly like traditional fixed braces, using brackets and wires to gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions. The key difference is placement: instead of sitting on the front of your teeth, lingual braces are custom-fitted to the back surfaces, hiding them completely from view.
Each bracket is individually designed to fit the unique contours of your teeth using digital scans and advanced 3D technology. This precision engineering ensures a comfortable fit and allows your orthodontist to make accurate, controlled movements throughout treatment. The custom archwires connect the brackets and apply gentle, consistent pressure to guide your teeth into alignment.
Lingual braces can treat the same range of orthodontic issues as traditional braces, including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. They’re particularly popular with professionals, performers, and anyone who wants effective treatment without visible metal on their smile. Unlike clear aligners, lingual braces work around the clock and can address more complex cases that removable options cannot.
Treatment typically takes 12 to 24 months depending on the complexity of your case, with appointments every six to eight weeks for adjustments. You may notice a slight change in speech during the first few days as your tongue adjusts to the brackets, but this quickly resolves with practice. After treatment, you’ll wear a retainer to maintain your beautifully aligned smile.
We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of your orthodontic treatment.
Our orthodontist Dr Shruti Premsagar brings specialist expertise to every case. With advanced training in both traditional and lingual techniques, she creates personalised treatment plans that deliver predictable, lasting results. Her experience means even complex cases can be treated discreetly and efficiently.
Unlike Invisalign or ceramic braces that can still be visible, lingual braces are genuinely invisible. Whether you're presenting in meetings, appearing on camera, or celebrating special occasions, no one will know you're undergoing orthodontic treatment unless you choose to tell them.
Every bracket and wire is manufactured specifically for your teeth using digital scanning technology. This bespoke approach ensures maximum comfort and treatment efficiency. The precision fit means your orthodontist has complete control over tooth movements, delivering results that match your treatment goals exactly.
Treatment typically takes 12 to 24 months, though minor cases involving only front teeth can sometimes be completed in as little as six months. Your orthodontist will provide a personalised timeline after assessing your teeth and discussing your goals at your consultation.
Most patients notice a slight lisp or difference in speech during the first few days while the tongue adjusts to the brackets. This typically resolves within one to two weeks as you adapt. The more you speak, the faster you’ll adjust, and your speech will return to normal.
Lingual braces are generally more expensive than traditional braces or clear aligners because each bracket is custom-manufactured and the fitting technique requires specialist training. However, for many patients, the complete invisibility justifies the investment. We offer interest-free finance to make treatment more accessible.
You can eat most foods, but you should avoid very hard, sticky, or chewy items that could damage the brackets. This includes ice, hard sweets, toffee, chewing gum, and biting directly into hard foods like apples or crusty bread. Cutting food into smaller pieces makes eating easier and protects your braces.
Lingual braces can treat most orthodontic issues in adults and teenagers. However, they may not be suitable for very severe cases, extremely small teeth, or deep bites where the lower teeth might contact the upper brackets. Your orthodontist will assess your suitability at your consultation and recommend the best option for your specific needs.
