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There are other types of lingual appliances other than i-braces. Maybe he uses one of these other types. But in my opinion i-braces are the most technologically advanced. Dr. Strassner

i braces are great. dont be afraid. Dr. Strassner

go to lingualcare.com and see if the practioner is listed as having the training to do ibraces. Dr. STrassner

Yes. i-braces can be used only in one dental arch. Just moving one tooth should be no problem. If the movement is very limited, invisalign could also be used. Dr. Strassner

Thewires on lilnguals work exactly as they do on the outside. The only difference is that they are on the side. Sometimes it is necessary to add a few minor things on the outside of the back teeth because linguals are a little more limiting than regular braces. Dr. Strassner.

After I put braces on my patients, I have no problem going home and having sex with my wife. Dr. Strassner

How can you tell if Dr. Strassner is a man or a woman???????

Yes, the space where teeth were extracted can be temporarily filled in when using lingual braces. They are decreased in size as the space is closed. Dr. Strassner

Yes to both your questions. You could start with lingual braces and then switch to invisalign if you wanted. Lingual braces can do everything that regular braces can do. For the best in technology, I would suggest looking for an orthodontist who does i-braces by the Lingualcare company because they ...

I would say that as soon as you can fully open your mouth so that impressions can be taken for the lingual braces if they are going to be placed with the indirect bonding method, you are ready. It takes i braces about 6 weeks to manufacture the new lingual braces. If the braces are going to be place...

When the braces are removed, the teeth tend to go back to their original position. Ask the orthodontist to use a sanding disk and just sand a little off the incisal edge of the longer tooth to make them the same length. This will not hurt the tooth.

I think that it is time to get a second opinion from another orthodontist.

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The elastics must be worn 24 hours a day to be effective. Nights only usually does not work.