Masri Orthodontics in Livonia has added lingual braces to its treatment lineup, giving adults and teens an orthodontic option that is fixed in place yet completely hidden from view. The practice, led by Dr. Nawaf Masri at 15230 Levan Rd, Suite A, now provides lingual braces bonded to the inner surface of the teeth, including the Incognito custom computer-designed bracket system, alongside clear aligners and traditional braces.
The distinction matters because conventional braces place metal brackets and wires on the outer face of the teeth, where they are visible throughout treatment. Lingual braces reverse that placement: brackets and wires face the tongue rather than the lips, so nothing shows from the front. For adults whose professional or personal circumstances make external hardware impractical, that difference can determine whether they pursue correction at all. The practice’s Lingual braces in Livonia MI are positioned entirely out of the line of sight while remaining fixed for the duration of treatment.
The Incognito system follows a manufacturing process that separates it from some other lingual approaches. Treatment begins with a digital scan of the patient’s teeth, which generates a three-dimensional model. Custom brackets are then fabricated using computer-aided design based on that model, a step that takes approximately six weeks. When the brackets arrive, they are cemented to the inner surfaces of the teeth, and the patient follows a schedule of regular monitoring visits. Because the brackets are custom-fitted to each individual’s dental anatomy rather than adapted from standard sizes, they conform closely to the contours of each tooth’s inner surface.
The announcement also clarifies how lingual braces compare with the other discreet paths the practice offers. Clear aligners use a series of removable plastic trays that are nearly invisible when worn but can be taken out for eating and cleaning. Lingual braces, by contrast, stay fixed throughout treatment, which removes the burden of remembering to reinsert trays while keeping hardware hidden. The availability of multiple discreet treatment paths means choices can be matched to a patient’s daily routine, occupation, and aesthetic preferences during the correction period, a consideration that matters for braces for adults in Livonia MI in both lingual and clear-aligner formats.
Masri Orthodontics serves both adults and teens, and Dr. Nawaf Masri oversees treatment planning and clinical care at the Levan Road office. The practice provides lingual braces, clear aligners, and traditional braces for patients in Livonia and the surrounding metro Detroit communities. More information about the practice is available at Masri Orthodontics.
