Case of the Month April 2025
Our case of the month for April 2025 is a familiar one where there was some relapse after past braces and a front tooth had started to twist over the adjacent tooth. In the grand scheme of things, this is a minor issue but if you have already had braces and a front tooth starts to rotate, this is incredibly frustrating!
Now the good news is that we can correct this in a short space of time, with a discreet solution, with minimum fuss and at an affordable fee. The answer lies in the Social 6 lingual brace which is placed on the inside of the teeth making it the only truly invisible brace system. Please take a look at the before and after photos so see how it works.
Before Social 6 lingual brace treatment
The right central incisor had started to rotate over the left central tooth.
From the side, this is even more apparent.
After just 12 weeks
Straight front teeth once again!
From the side, the teeth are now in line again.
How does the brace look from the inside?
Here we have the brace in situ, on the inside of the teeth. Only 6 teeth are fitted making this brace the smallest available and minimally invasive.
This is a fixed retainer which is now bonded on to the back teeth and holding them in position. A removable retainer is also needed at night for double security especially if there has been relapse.
How does the treatment work?
After the usual full clinical examination and scanning, we can provide a clear idea of the possible outcomes available. Now to be clear, the Social 6 lingual brace may not be suitable for every orthodontic relapse case especially if there is severe crowding or tooth rotation present. In most cases, we can guarantee a significant improvement if not full correction as in our case above. The next stage is the fitting which usually takes about 30 minutes and the first wire is inserted. There are 3 wires in total and with changes made every 4 weeks. Once the third wire has been used, we may be able to make one final adjustment if needed. Therefore the time frames for treatment are usually 12-16 weeks.
Once the treatment is complete, the fixed retainer is placed on the day of removal to avoid any immediate movement and a scan is taken for the night time retainer.
Book your fee video consultation
If you have suffered from relapse after past braces as a teenager ( or even adult) and would like a fast and simple correction, book your free video consultation with Dr Nissit Patel today and join the hundreds of patients who have benefitted from this treatment at Progressive Dentistry.