Six Month Smiles

If you want to get your smile straightened in the shortest time possible using subtle, comfortable braces, then you’re in luck because Six Month Smiles is here. Six Month Smiles is a refinement of the traditional braces concept to achieve great results in less time for most people.

How Six Month Smiles Works

Six Month Smiles works basically the same way that traditional braces do. It uses wires and brackets to accomplish the common goal of all orthodontics: straighter teeth. However, Six Month Smiles is able to do this because it focuses its efforts on the visible part of your smile.

Most people are able to chew effectively—they have a functional bite, even if it is not orthodontically perfect. It is not necessary to move the teeth that do most of the chewing, the molars, because they are performing their function just fine. What is necessary is moving the front teeth whose function includes presenting themselves when you smile. Because the chewing teeth are deeply bound by bone and ligaments, they are harder and slower to move, while the front teeth are much easier to move. This allows Six Month Smiles to accomplish your orthodontic treatment in less time and generally with less force than traditional braces.

And because the brackets, wire, and ligatures are all designed to be invisible, you generally feel more confident in your appearance during treatment than people with visible wires for their orthodontics.

Is Six Month Smiles for You?

Six Month Smiles is a great solution for most adults looking to improve the appearance of their smile. However, it is not for everyone. It may not be for you if you have dental bite issues. Symptoms of a poor bite include:

• Difficulty chewing
• Tooth pain not associated with cavities or gum disease
• Jaw soreness
• Worn teeth or broken restorations

During your consultation with Dr. Jeff Johnston, he will evaluate your bite to determine whether you can take advantage of Six Month Smiles.

To schedule your orthodontics consultation at our Denver dentistry office, please contact Ascent Dental today.