Incognito are metal braces with a difference – nobody will see them in everyday life. They are one of the most popular options at Weybridge dental clinic Surrey Braces, and can be used to correct a wider range of orthodontic complaints than many cosmetic brace and aligner systems.
The Emperor’s new clothes?
You may be wondering how Incognito braces can be invisible if they are made from metal. Their secret is very simple; instead of placing them on the front of your teeth, your Weybridge orthodontist will attach Incognito braces to the rear, or lingual, surfaces of your teeth. That means nobody will notice them unless they are looking directly down into your mouth. It’s perfectly possible that your treatment can be a secret between yourself, your dentist, hygienist, and orthodontist.
The benefits of straightening your teeth
At our Weybridge dental clinic, we will always stress that there are more than just aesthetic benefits to straightening your teeth, whether with Incognito or with an alternative appliance. Straighter teeth are healthier teeth because there are fewer hard-to-reach areas in which dental plaque can build up. So long as you are efficient in your hygiene practices, straightening your teeth can cut your risk of both dental decay and periodontal disease.
Improving the position of your bite can also help to improve your diet, and will help to prevent too much strain being put on certain teeth.
When you come into our Weybridge dental centre for an Incognito consultation, your orthodontist will first assess your suitability for treatment.
Incognito lingual braces are custom-designed to fit your teeth precisely. Your Weybridge orthodontist will use the latest computer software to design your braces, as well as to show you what results you can expect at the end of treatment.
You will need to make an appointment with your hygienist to learn how to clean around your braces effectively. It may take a few days to get fully used to your lingual braces – particularly if, for example, you play a brass or woodwind instrument, in which case you may need to modify your technique. However, most people settle in to Incognito very quickly.
At our Weybridge dental clinic we are always keen to point out that there are more than just cosmetic benefits to be gained from straightening your teeth as an adult. When you improve the alignment of your teeth, you make them easier to keep clean, because you reduce the number of areas where dental plaque can gather and be difficult to remove.
Discreet orthodontics is one of the most rapidly growing areas of modern dentistry. As more adults are looking for subtle ways to straighten their teeth, so an increasing number of appliances are being developed to enable them to enjoy all the benefits of orthodontic treatment without the hassle or embarrassment of wearing fixed metal braces.
At our Weybridge dental clinic we are always keen to point out that the benefits of teeth straightening – no matter how mild a degree of correction is required – are more than just aesthetic. It is easier to keep teeth clean when they are properly aligned, because there are fewer hard-to-clean gaps where food particles can collect and dental plaque can build up. As long as you visit your dentist and hygienist on a regular basis, and practice good dental hygiene at home, straightening your teeth will reduce the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
If you are interested in a more discreet way of straightening your teeth, we invite you to join us at our Weybridge dental clinic for an Invisalign consultation. Your orthodontist will conduct a thorough clinical assessment to check if this is the most appropriate method of straightening your teeth.
Benefits of Incognito braces
Many people still believe that orthodontics equals metal braces, when in fact there are a huge selection of more discreet appliances available. Invisalign is just one of many that we use at our 
Orthodontics can be advantageous to patients of all ages. Indeed, we are seeing an increasing number of adults at our Weybridge clinic who want to enjoy the benefits of straighter teeth, whether they have had failed orthodontic treatment in the past or were passed over for treatment as a teenager.
Unlike many cosmetic brace systems, which focus on the front teeth, Incognito braces can be used to improve the full spectrum of orthodontic problems, including issues affecting your bite. They are so discreet that nobody will notice you are wearing them in everyday life – in fact, your friends or colleagues could be undergoing treatment with Incognito right now, and you’d know nothing about it.
There are a lot of benefits to be gained from straightening your teeth whatever your age, and not all of them are cosmetic. Whilst it’s true a lot of adult patients initially come to our Weybridge dental centre with concerns about the aesthetic appearance of their teeth, they are often pleased to discover there are health benefits to straightening their teeth, too.