Do lingual braces work?

Can incognito braces work for flared teeth?

• I'm a junior in high school, and I've had braces twice in the past for an underbite. I suppose they were put on too early, because I've developed a slight underbite again. Also, my teeth are straight, but they flare out somewhat. I'm not exactly excited to get braces again, so I wanted to look into the Incognito braces, the ones that go on the back of your teeth. Would I possibly be eligible for Incognito braces?

• Answer:

  You probably are eligible for Incognito braces but you can do much better with no braces whatsoever. The best invisible way to correct orthodontic relapse are: Invisalign (clear removable braces), ClearCorrect (clear removable braces) and Inman aligners (removable appliance). You can find providers near you at their websites. The shortest treatment time you will achieve with Inman aligners. You should also look at wearing a retainer for life (not few months or years) to prevent having the same problem again. If you don't see yourself wearing a removable appliance every night, a small piece of orthodontic wire can be bonded on the back of your teeth to keep them together.