Will lingual braces affect my speech?

It is common to experience a slight lisp for the first few days as your tongue adjusts to the braces being on the inside of your teeth. However, because WIN® brackets are custom-made to be extremely flat, most patients adapt very quickly and return to normal speech within 1-2 weeks.

Are they difficult to clean?

Cleaning the back of your teeth does require a bit more attention. We will show you special techniques and provide tools (like interdental brushes) to make it easy. Regular hygiene appointments are also recommended to keep your gums healthy.

Why are they more expensive than regular braces?

Lingual braces cost more because they are 100% custom-manufactured in a specialised laboratory for your specific teeth. The materials and the extended chair-time required for adjustments also contribute to the higher fee.

Can they treat complex cases?

Yes. Unlike some clear aligners which have limitations, lingual braces are a fully fixed appliance. They can treat severe crowding, spacing, extraction cases, and complex bite issues just as effectively as traditional metal braces.

As with all orthodontics, you will feel some pressure when the wires are tightened. You may also experience some tongue irritation initially, but we provide special wax to cover any rough spots while your mouth toughens up.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are the only truly invisible orthodontic solution. Custom-made to fit the back of your teeth, they straighten your smile without anyone knowing you are wearing them.

How It Works

Treatment Journey

Hidden Braces, Visible Results

Because these braces are 100% custom-made, the process involves advanced digital planning and precision manufacturing.

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We capture
your bite.

We start with a highly accurate digital scan of your teeth. Our doctors make a bespoke digital treatment plan designed to map out your tooth movements and your treatment plan is then sent to the dedicated WIN® laboratory (typically in Germany) for manufacturing

We engineer your braces.

Unlike off-the-shelf brackets, your lingual braces are custom cast to fit the exact contours of the back of your teeth. This low-profile design ensures they are as comfortable and unobtrusive as possible.

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You smile with confidence.

We bond all the brackets in a single appointment using a custom tray. Because the hardware is behind your teeth, you will see your smile improving in the mirror every day without any metal blocking the view.

The Costs

What are Lingual Braces?

High performance. Zero visibility.

Unlike clear aligners (which can still be seen up close) or ceramic braces (which sit on the front), WIN® Lingual braces are bonded to the back of your teeth. They are fully customised, cast in gold or high-grade steel, and engineered to treat even the most complex cases with absolute precision.

100% Custom Made

Totally Hidden

Complex Correction

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"I needed braces for my wedding but didn't want them in the photos. Lingual was the perfect solution. My teeth were straight in time for the big day, and nobody even knew I had them on."

Sarah M

Swords Clinic

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Lingual braces are a sophisticated, custom-manufactured option. Our plans help you spread this investment over time.

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Spreading the cost. Starting from

€50/week

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