Invisible Braces

"Invisible Braces" refers to braces that are placed BEHIND the teeth on the LINGUAL or tongue side. The only way to see them is to tilt your head back, and nothing is seen from the front. These allow much more control therefore and a much shorter treatment (usually half) than that of Invisalign, which sits over the teeth and uses less force. Invisible braces must be custom made to the backs of your teeth so they cost more. They also require special training and instruments to adjust, so we only recommend them to patients who would otherwise not wear braces. They cost between $6,000 - $9,500, and are usually done with upper invisible and lower clear braces. Speaking for those with small mouths and large tongues can be more difficult for some, as is cleaning them. In some cases, the bite needs to be finished with clear braces in the front for 1 – 2 months. For these reasons, we only recommend them if you decline treatment with conventional clear braces on the front.

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ScienceDaily: Dentistry News

Newly identified oral bacterium linked to heart disease and meningitis

A novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream, according to a new study.

In the mouth, smoking zaps healthy bacteria

According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease.

Blood from periodontal disease can be used to screen for diabetes

Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient's diabetes status, a nursing-dental research team has found.

Preventing bacteria from falling in with the wrong crowd could help stop gum disease

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease.

Genetic variation that raises risk of serious complication linked to osteoporosis drugs identified

Researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.