Adult Braces Specialist
Metro Orthodontics
Rita Taliwal, DMD, MS
Orthodontist located in New York, NY
Incognito® lingual braces are very discreet, with brackets and wires placed on the back surfaces of teeth where they can’t be seen. Dr. Rita Taliwal is a top provider of lingual adult braces, helping patients at Metro Orthodontics in Midtown Manhattan, NY, enjoy more beautiful smiles.
Adult Braces Q & A
What are Incognito® lingual braces?
Incognito® lingual braces use very small brackets that attach to the back surfaces of teeth, making them virtually undetectable by anyone but your orthodontist or dentist during treatment. Because they’re so discreet, Incognito® lingual braces are an especially popular option for adults who want to have beautiful, straight smiles and healthier teeth, but don’t want their colleagues, clients or others to know they’re wearing braces.
How are Incognito® lingual braces applied?
Treatment with Incognito® lingual braces is similar to treatment with clear braces placed on the fronts of tooth surfaces. It begins with a series of impressions or molds of the teeth. These impressions are sent to a special lab and scanned into a computer that uses special software to create custom brackets designed to be placed on the backs of the teeth. The Incognito® system creates each set of brackets based on the individual’s mouth shape, teeth positions and treatment goals for optimal results. Once the brackets are created, they’re carefully and securely adhered to the back surfaces of the teeth in a single office visit. Wires are threaded through the brackets and adjusted over time to keep the teeth moving in the proper directions.
Do Incognito® lingual braces hurt or feel odd?
Incognito® braces do not hurt, but just like braces placed on the front surfaces of teeth, they can take a little time to get used to. Once the brackets are applied, care instructions and other guidelines are provided to help each patient adjust to their new braces as quickly as possible.
How do Incognito® lingual braces compare to Invisalign®?
Incognito® lingual braces may be used to treat some alignment issues that cannot be addressed using the Invisalign® system, making them a little more versatile. They don’t have to be removed when eating, which means they’re always in place and doing their “job.” There’s no need to worry about swapping out one aligner for the next one in the sequence, and although Invisalign® aligners are made of clear plastic, Incognito® lingual braces are much more difficult to detect.
Insurance Policies
Our office accepts all PPO insurance plans. Orthodontic insurance is typically a lifetime benefit that can only be applied once and does not renew annually like your dental insurance does. We are happy to check your benefits for you in advance of any treatment provided and will file all claims on your behalf. We also accept Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts as forms of payment towards your orthodontic treatment plan. If you have any questions in regards to insurance, please give us a call. We are happy to assist you!