Why or When Would I Want 6 Month Braces?

Six Month Braces are best for correcting spaces, gaps, crooked, or crowded teeth. If the teeth that show in your smile aren't straight, 6 Month Braces may be the perfect solution for you.

Heres a thought: Straight teeth

in the time it takes between your regular check-up and cleaning visits!

Are 6 Month Braces the Same As Regular Braces?

Yes and no. 6 Month Braces are similar to conventional braces as it pertains to brackets and wires being used. The mechanism of moving the teeth is the same. The difference between the Six Month Smiles™technique and conventional braces is the goals of the treatment. With 6 Month Braces, we are focusing only on the teeth that show in your smile. The goal of 6 Month Braces is to give you a smile you can be proud of in a reasonable amount of time.

Most people have no trouble chewing. Their teeth function well, and their bites work fine. Six Month Braces can be finished more quickly than traditional braces because we aren't focused on changing your bite. Rather, we are focused on what you want. Usually, that's improving the appearance of your smile. Traditional adult orthodontics go beyond that, to perfecting your bite in your back teeth.

Are You Moving My Teeth Faster Than Normal Braces?

No, we are simply moving teeth in a direction that the body can handle the timely movement.

Will It Damage My Teeth?

Six Month Smiles™ uses very light and safe forces to move teeth at the same rate as traditional braces. We are not moving them faster. The difference between Six Month Braces and traditional braces is that we are simply ending treatment sooner. Your front teeth (that show when you smile) move faster than your back teeth. Traditional braces take longer because there is an additional goal of perfecting the bite in your back teeth. 6 Month Braces is not concerned with perfecting the bite in your back teeth, so we simply stop once the front teeth are positioned in a cosmetically pleasing arrangement. So, the rate of tooth movement is the same, but the total treatment time is faster - about 6 months. That's the difference!

Will 6 Month Braces Be Uncomfortable? Will It Hurt?

Most patients tell us that they feel some temporary "tightness" in their teeth. We recommend over-the-counter medications like Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen) for those rare cases that need some relief. But, so far, none of our patients have actually needed to use any medications. They tell us they "get used to them." The good news is they will only have to be "used to them" for about 6 months!

What About Those "Invisible Braces" I Hear About On TV?
What's the difference?

Naturally, there is no "magic bullet" treatment that applies to everyone. Each method has its advantages. The advantage of the "Invisible Plastic Braces" (as seen on TV) is that they are, well... Invisible. And, they truly are. You can't see them.

The disadvantages of "Invisible Braces"

as seen on TV are:

Treatment takes more time.

The cost are significantly higher.

You have to remember to put the trays in and take them out.

Fine tuning the result is more difficult and time consuming.

The advantages of Six Month Smiles™ are:

Shorter treatment time.

Lower cost.

You don't have to remember to do anything except see us once a month for an adjustment.

Fine tuning the result is easier and faster.

They are nearly invisible.

She is wearing the braces.

I've Got Crowns (or Veneers). Can I Still Get Braces?

Yes. Modern braces can be bonded to Ceramic Crowns and Veneers just like natural teeth.

Will I Have To Wear A Retainer?

The short answer: Yes. That is true with any kind of braces. But, the good news is that with the Six Month Smiles™technique, you can have a permanent retainer bonded out of sight, behind your teeth. So, you won't have to remember to put one of those old-

fashioned retainers in every night when you go to bed. With a permanent bonded retainer, it's always in, but you won't notice it.

How Much Will This Cost?

Depending on your needs, the cost can vary. However, it compares with traditional braces (perhaps a bit lower), while it is considerably less than "Invisible Braces" (as seen on TV). And, Six Month Braces cost far less than Porcelain Veneers. Our office offers different types of treatment plans. The best way to find out is to come by and let us take a look! The confidence this will give you throughout life is definitely worth it

We are excited to become a part of this movement known as cosmetic braces or short term orthodontics.