Lingual Braces

Following the April 2025 discontinuation of Incognito & InBrace, Orthodontic Associates is Tampa Bay's ONLY provider of active lingual braces - the WIN Lingual System

Traditional Braces With A Twist

The WIN Lingual System is an orthodontic bracket system commonly known as lingual braces. You might hear these called "inside braces," and Dr. Adam places your lingual braces behind your teeth rather than in front, making your treatment completely invisible.

What Are WIN Lingual Braces?

The WIN Lingual System braces are completely hidden. Placing brackets on the back of the teeth instead of the front is a great way to treat orthodontic issues if you're concerned about the appearance of metal braces.

Dr. Adam and our team place traditional braces on the outside of your teeth, making them highly visible. Lingual braces perform the same function as traditional braces by applying slow, constant pressure over time, shifting the teeth into straighter positions—only other people can't see them.

Like traditional braces, the WIN System uses a wire and bracket system to apply force to move the teeth. However, with the WIN System, no one will know you are wearing braces unless you tell them.

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The Benefits of WIN Lingual System

When considering orthodontic treatment, many people around Tampa Bay feel concerned about how it will change their appearance. If you want to improve your smile without others knowing, the WIN Lingual System is the perfect treatment option.

WIN Lingual Braces Are Customized for YOU

The WIN System braces are as unique as the people who wear them. Because no two people are alike, no two sets of WIN Lingual braces are alike.

To create your lingual braces, Dr. Adam and our team will take a mold of your teeth. We use a 3M True Definition Scanner to get a digital impression of the teeth.

Next, we'll send your digital impression to the WIN System manufacturer. They will create brackets and wires according to Dr. Adam's treatment plan for your smile. This process takes about six weeks. After that, he'll bond the brackets to the back of your teeth.

With the WIN Lingual System, you have a completely custom-made bracket system, ensuring effective and efficient treatment and excellent aesthetics.

Advanced Technology, Flawless Results

These unique braces are created using state-of-the-art robotic technology that bends wires so precisely that they become 100% customized for your case, and each bracket is made to conform to the shape of your teeth. Lingual braces are more effective than plastic aligners and can correct complex problems like rotations, bite discrepancies, crowding, and spacing.

Modern lingual braces feature low-profile brackets that are much smaller, smoother, and more comfortable than older versions. Most lingual brackets are 1.5mm thick, compared to older braces at 3.5mm, and their contours are rounder and smoother.

Great for Most Smiles

Orthodontic Associates uses the WIN Lingual System to treat men and women aged 13 to older than 60. Most people who can be treated with regular braces can be treated with lingual braces, but only an orthodontist like Dr. Adam can determine if the WIN System is the right treatment option for you.

People who stand to benefit from this treatment approach can include:

Adult professionals
People who want to avoid damage to the front surfaces of their teeth
People who are concerned about wearing braces that show
Musicians who play wind instruments
Adults and teens who participate in contact sports

Looking for Incognito Braces? Here’s What You Need to Know

Even though Incognito and InBrace were discontinued in April 2025, patients searching for hidden braces still have a high-quality option available. At Orthodontic Associates, we are Tampa Bay’s only provider of the WIN Lingual System, the latest in invisible, behind-the-teeth braces.

Fully Hidden: Like Incognito, the WIN System places brackets behind your teeth, keeping your treatment invisible.
Customized for Your Smile: Every bracket and wire is designed specifically for your teeth using advanced digital impressions.
Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art robotic wire bending and low-profile brackets mean comfort and efficiency.
Effective for Complex Cases: The WIN System can correct crowding, spacing, rotations, and bite issues, just like the old Incognito braces.
Local Expertise: Adam has years of experience with lingual braces, ensuring precise, predictable results.

If you were considering Incognito or InBrace, the WIN System is the modern, improved alternative. Patients transitioning from outdated systems or seeking a new hidden brace option find that treatment with the WIN System is just as discreet but more precise and comfortable.

Get Your Lingual Braces Today

Don’t let the discontinuation of older systems slow down your smile goals. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Miller to see how the WIN Lingual System can give you the invisible braces you’ve been searching for.

Lingual Braces FAQs

How Much Does the WIN Lingual System Cost?

Lingual braces have two unique components that traditional braces lack:

They are customized to fit your mouth
They are often made of gold instead of stainless steel

Each tooth has an installment of brackets and archwires, so the cost can be higher than traditional braces (about $5,000 on average). Since your braces are custom-made, the treatment tends to be more involved, which affects the cost.

However, the exact amount will depend on your treatment needs. Scheduling a consultation with one of our experts will give you a better understanding of the costs and the benefits.

If cost is a factor, but you prefer hidden braces, our treatment coordinator can discuss ways to make the treatment financially feasible. For relatively minor corrections, it is possible to place lingual braces only on the most visible teeth.

You may also choose the WIN System on your top arch and traditional braces (metal or clear) on the bottom, as these teeth are usually less visible.

Will My Appointments Be Different?

Are There Any Drawbacks to Lingual Braces?

Because the brackets face the inside of the mouth, lingual braces may irritate the tongue and cause tenderness. Using wax against the lower teeth can help alleviate this soreness.

Some patients report that speaking and enunciation require a brief adjustment period. Eating and oral hygiene practices can also take a little more time initially.

Dr. Adam will provide a list of foods to avoid. Following dietary and hygiene recommendations is crucial for all braces, but especially important for lingual braces.