Six Month Smiles uses the latest techniques in dentistry to enable our doctors to move your teeth quickly, safely and less visibly than traditional braces. In addition to the shorter treatment time, Six Month Smiles braces consist of clear or tooth-colored brackets and small, space-age wires, so they are barely noticeable in your mouth. What will be noticeable is your straight and more attractive smile after treatment! Additionally, Six Month Smiles braces are typically more affordable than traditional braces. Six Month Smiles works quickly by focusing on moving the teeth that show when you smile without significantly changing your bite. The low force process moves teeth with little or no loss of tooth structure, allowing for shorter treatment times that are safe and relatively comfortable too.
Unfortunately the straightness of our teeth is genetic, and though you can keep your teeth healthy by brushing them regularly and carefully, you will not be able to change the actual shape and alignment of them in this way. Fortunately there are various other techniques you can use that will.
Question What Is Six Month Smiles? Answer
Six Month Smiles® is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has taken the best aspects of braces and modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a sensible, cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle. Here is what makes Six Month Smiles so innovative . . .
• Average treatment times of only six months
• Six Month Smiles Lucid-Lok™ clear brackets and Chameleon™ tooth-colored wires are barely visible
• Use of braces has shown to provide the most conservative and predictable final result
• Six Month Smiles Patient Tray Kits™ ensure that your appointments are fast and comfortable
• Low forces and short overall treatment times increase comfort, safety, and hygiene
• Six Month Smiles is typically less expensive than traditional braces, aligner therapy, or veneers
Question Is Six Month Smiles Right for Me? Answer The best way to find the answer to that question is to schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Grossman by calling (315) 457-0620. Question How can teeth be straightened in only six months? Answer The Six Month Smiles technique employs the latest technology and techniques in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely. The key components of the treatment are the use of special nickel titanium wires and a primary focus of moving the teeth that show when you smile. Question Six months sounds good, but will I still have a mouth full of metal for the whole time? Answer No! Six Month Smiles dentists use tooth-colored braces that are barely visible. The wires are tooth-colored as well. These are nothing like metal braces! Question How are Six Month Smiles braces more comfortable than regular braces? Answer Six Month Smiles braces use low force to move teeth more comfortably. Many people think that the accelerated treatment means simply “tightening” regular braces to get the teeth moving, but that is not true. Six Month Smiles utilizes standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than the position of your bite. Question Do Six Month Smiles braces damage the teeth, roots, or gums? Answer There are no more risks of root damage or other issues than those associated with traditional orthodontics. Since the forces used with Six Month Smiles braces are lighter and teeth are seldom extracted, there are actually even fewer risks involved with Six Month Smiles orthodontics. Question Will I have to wear a retainer? Answer Yes, as with any teeth-straightening treatment a retainer is necessary to maintain the straighter position of your teeth. If you don’t want to wear a removable retainer, you can have a bonded retainer placed. There are a variety of options that you can choose from according to your personal preference and situation. Question What's the catch? Answer There is no catch. If you are an adult (15 years and older) with crooked or spaced teeth and you're not looking for a major alteration to your bite, this could be the solution for you! Most adults ARE candidates for Six Month Smiles.
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