Modern dentistry has come a long way in the last few decades. When looking for a teeth straightening treatment, you’re met with many options. From clear removable aligners to a range of different fixed braces, there are some excellent choices available.
But when there are so many options, it can be difficult to make a decision. That’s why it’s important to ask the right questions. Six Month Smiles is one popular orthodontic treatment option. As the name suggests, it works in just half a year.
This might leave you wondering how it does this when other treatments take between one and two years.
In this guide, we’ll answer the question, “how does Six Month Smiles straighten teeth so fast?”
What Is Six Month Smiles?
Six Month Smiles is a fixed brace system with a difference. Unlike other braces, Six Month Smiles delivers great results quickly. Another major difference between this type of brace and others is that Six Month Smiles only covers your front teeth.
Your brace is also tooth-coloured. This makes it almost invisible.
How Does Six Month Smiles Work?
Just like traditional fixed braces, Six Month Smiles uses constant gentle force against your teeth to gradually straighten them. Your brace will consist of small brackets, which we’ll bond directly to your teeth, and a subtle wire that creates the tension needed to move your teeth.
During your treatment, we’ll tighten the wire. This helps take your teeth closer to their final position.
How Does Six Month Smiles Work So Fast?
The key to Six Month Smiles’ quick outcomes is that it only adjusts the front, visible teeth. Often, moving the molars at the rear of your mouth takes a long time. By focusing our attention on the more prominent teeth, we can cut down the treatment length.
This makes Six Month Smiles ideal for achieving aesthetic goals in milder orthodontic cases. Because the treatment focuses on the front teeth and is shorter than many other options, it makes it a cost-effective choice.
How Do You Care for Your Teeth With Six Month Smiles?
When you have any type of fixed brace fitted, it’s more important than ever to maintain good standards of oral hygiene. It’s easy for food to become trapped between your teeth and the brace wire, so brush your teeth after every meal to prevent a build-up of debris and bacteria.
When brushing, take care not to damage the brace. Gentle brushing will ensure your teeth and the brace remain clean at all times.
What Are the Alternative Treatment Options?
Of course, Six Month Smiles isn’t the only treatment option available. At SmileMore, we also offer Cfast Orthodontics, a fixed, nearly-invisible brace system similar to Six Month Smiles. Cfast also focuses on the “social six” teeth found at the front of your smile.
Invisalign is a very popular removable clear aligner system. Like other treatments, it applies force to your teeth to create gradual movements. Unlike Six Month Smiles and Cfast, you can take your aligner out when you’re eating or brushing your teeth. The virtually-invisible aligners are both comfortable and discreet.
Unlike fixed brace systems, there’s no need for adjustments with Invisalign. Instead, we’ll swap your aligners every two weeks. Each new aligner is slightly different to the last and slightly changes the force against your teeth.
Invisalign can be used to treat more complex cases than Six Month Smiles, as it also adjusts your back teeth. The exact treatment length will depend on the complexity of the case. Some Invisalign cases take six months; some can take up to two years.
Six Month Smiles in London
Six Month Smiles is a fantastic teeth straightening option that are ideal if you want to see change by a certain date. Many people choose Six Month Smiles to straighten their teeth for a major event like a wedding, but it’s also perfect for any minor adjustment.
Book your consultation now and find out whether Six Month Smiles is right for you.
