What if you could straighten your teeth with braces without seeing the braces when you smile? Hidden braces, also known as lingual braces, are placed on the back surfaces of the teeth instead of the front, making them one of the most discreet orthodontic treatment options available.
At Beyond Smiles Orthodontics in Syosset, Dr. Isaak Yelizar offers hidden braces for patients who want the control of fixed orthodontic treatment without traditional visible brackets.
Learn more about hidden braces options that would best fit you or your child’s lifestyle.
Brava is an advanced hidden orthodontic system designed to straighten teeth from behind your smile. Because the appliance sits on the tongue-side of the teeth, it remains largely out of sight during treatment while providing the advantages of a fixed orthodontic appliance.
Unlike traditional braces, Brava does not rely on a single archwire connecting all of the teeth together. Instead, its Independent Mover technology is designed to apply forces to individual teeth, allowing multiple teeth to be moved independently according to your customized treatment plan.
Brava can be especially appealing to patients who want discreet treatment but do not want the responsibility of removable clear aligners.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive orthodontic evaluation and digital scan of your teeth. This information is used to plan your tooth movements and create your customized Brava appliance.
Once the appliance is ready, it is carefully positioned behind your teeth. You will return to Beyond Smiles periodically so Dr. Yelizar can monitor your progress and make sure treatment is moving according to plan.
After treatment is complete, you will need to wear a retainer to help maintain your new tooth positions.
A perfect smile in half the time with fewer trips to the orthodontic office.
Without any wires connecting the teeth, Brava makes flossing and brushing simple.
Say goodbye to painful wire or aligner changes; with Brava, treatment is nearly painless
No one will know you are in treatment
Brava hidden treatment may be right for you if:
Studies show that nearly 80% of moms prefer Brava by Brius for their teens, making it a truly premier hidden orthodontic treatment.
Treatment time depends on the complexity of your orthodontic needs and the movements required to achieve your planned result.
Brava’s independent tooth-movement system is designed to move multiple teeth simultaneously, which can make treatment efficient for appropriately selected cases. However, treatment time varies from patient to patient, and Dr. Yelizar can provide a more individualized estimate after evaluating your smile.C5 offers a different approach to hidden orthodontic treatment. Instead of using traditional brackets, C5 uses a thin custom wire bonded directly behind the front teeth to gradually improve their positions.
The appliance remains hidden from the front and stays in place throughout treatment. There are no removable trays to remember and no visible brackets across your smile.
C5 uses a thin nickel-titanium wire that is custom-fitted and bonded to the back surfaces of the front teeth. The wire applies gentle, continuous pressure to guide the teeth toward their planned positions.
Because C5 does not use traditional brackets, the appliance has a low-profile design and is intended for more targeted tooth movement than a comprehensive hidden braces system such as Brava.
C5 is particularly suited to patients who need limited correction of the front teeth rather than comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
It may be considered for:
Dr. Yelizar will determine whether your orthodontic needs can be appropriately treated with C5 or whether a more comprehensive treatment option would provide a better result.
C5 may be a good fit for teens and adults with relatively mild alignment concerns involving the front teeth.
It can be particularly appealing if your teeth have shifted after previous orthodontic treatment and you want to correct the relapse without undergoing another full course of traditional braces or removable aligners.
Because C5 is intended for targeted tooth movement, it is not designed to correct every type of bite or alignment problem. A consultation with Dr. Yelizar can determine whether your smile is appropriate for this approach.
Many C5 cases may be completed in approximately 6 to 9 months, although treatment time depends on how much movement your teeth require.
Because the appliance remains bonded to the teeth, it continues working between visits without requiring you to remember to wear anything.
C5 has a thin, low-profile design behind the teeth. You may initially notice the appliance with your tongue, but patients generally become more accustomed to it as they adjust to treatment.
Dr. Yelizar and our team will provide instructions for eating, brushing, and caring for your appliance based on your individual treatment.
No. Traditional lingual braces generally use brackets and wires positioned behind the teeth. C5 does not use conventional brackets. Instead, it uses a thin bonded wire designed for targeted movement of the front teeth.
This makes C5 a distinctly different option for patients who need relatively limited correction rather than comprehensive hidden-braces treatment.
