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Discreet orthodontics – the subtle way to straighten your teeth

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the alignment of the teeth, as well as with the bite – how your jaws meet together. At Smilecraft dental practice in Stevenage we offer an alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment for patients who need mild to moderate cosmetic correction of their teeth.

discreet-orthodontics Many people, on hearing the word “orthodontics”, automatically picture the traditional metal braces worn by teenagers. The concept is enough to give many adults the shivers, and put them off seeking orthodontic treatment.

However, the field of orthodontics has advanced rapidly in the past three decades, and there are now a number of more discreet alternatives available. At our Stevenage dental practice we are pleased to offer treatment with Six Month Smiles.

Orthodontics no longer need to mean metal braces. Whilst these are still popular with teenagers, who often view them as a rite of passage at school or college, and who are now able to enjoy customisation options such as colourising their braces to match their favourite sports team, it’s not hard to see why obvious metal appliances with a reputation for long treatment times are incompatible with professional adult lifestyles.

Discreet orthodontics in Stevenage

Six Month Smiles are fixed braces, but there won’t be a single glint of metal on show. These braces take the traditional principles of orthodontics and modernise them to create an appliance suitable for the 21st Century.

These braces comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, which means that they will blend in with the natural colour of your teeth and not be immediately obvious in everyday life. What’s more, treatment time with these braces is much shorter than the times associated with traditional orthodontics.

As you may have guessed from the name, the average treatment time with Six Month Smiles is just half a year. Some cases are complete in half that time, and most are finished within nine months. They work so fast because they focus on the front teeth – those that show when you smile – and use special gentle forces to move your teeth.

To find out more about Six Month Smiles, get in touch with our Stevenage dental practice and book a consultation with a dentist.

Say goodbye to bee stings and fat lips, and hello to The Wand

If you’ve had routine dental treatment – some fillings, or root canal therapy perhaps – you are likely to have been given local anaesthetic. For many people, this was the most unpleasant part of the whole dental experience – after all, once you were numb, you wouldn’t feel any pain from treatment. But the injection itself often came with an irritating “bee sting” feeling that would last a little while before numbness kicked in.

pain-free-dentistry Even if you managed to avoid – or to tolerate – the bee sting sensation, once your treatment was complete you may well have left the dental surgery feeling as if someone had given you a fat lip.

The effects of local anaesthetic would last for a good few hours after your crown or filling was placed, or your root canal cleaned. During that time, you could expect to experience a numb tongue and/or lips. Eating or drinking was a risky business – you would wait for your coffee to go tepid to ensure that it didn’t burn your numbed tissues, only for half of it to dribble down your shirt as you tried to negotiate your numbness.

Trying to eat anything was a definite no-no. If you did try to have any food, it could prove very difficult to chew, and when the local anaesthetic eventually wore off while you would have no pain or discomfort from your treated tooth, you might find that you’ve been inadvertently chewing your tongue or lips instead of your lunch.

Now, this can be a thing of the past. At Smilecraft in Stevenage we use The Wand, a pain-free injection system that not only gets rid of the bee sting effect by removing the margin for human error, but also has the capability to deliver targeted anaesthetic, so that only the relevant tooth or teeth are numbed.

The Wand looks like a pen and is connected to a computer, which controls the delivery of your anaesthetic. That way, once your treatment is finish you can stroll out of the surgery with a mended tooth and no bothersome numbness – not to mention the ability to drink your well-deserved coffee.

With The Wand, painful dental injections are a thing of the past

For a lot of people who are scared of visiting the dentist, it’s not the dentist him- or herself that they are afraid of. Neither is it the drill, the actual treatment. . . For many people, it’s the thought of the dentist’s injection of local anaesthetic that causes their anxiety.

oral-health-stevenage Now, thanks to The Wand, pain-free dentistry is a reality. We use The Wand as a matter of routine at Smilecraft in Stevenage, and have many delighted patients who are more than happy to testify to the results.

Whether it is the sight of a needle or the bee-sting feeling of the injection itself that makes you anxious about having local anaesthetic at the dentist, The Wand can help.

First and foremost, it looks nothing like a syringe. It looks like a pen, which is connected to a modern computer unit. So if the sight of a needle leaves you quaking in your boots, you may be pleasantly surprised.

The bee sting effect that people often experience with traditional injections isn’t actually caused by the needle, but by the delivery of the local anaesthetic too quickly. The Wand takes the element of human error out of the process; delivery of anaesthetic is controlled by the computer, so that it will be provided in a smooth, controlled and even manner every time.

The Wand also has other benefits in addition to preventing the unpleasant bee sting sensation of injections. It enables your dentist to numb only the area that needs to be numbed.

Previously, after a dental injection, you would spend a good few hours afterwards afraid to eat or drink, lest you drooled on yourself, or ended up chewing on your numb lip instead of your sandwich. With the help of The Wand, your dentist can now numb just one or two teeth as necessary, which means that you will leave the dental practice without feeling like someone has given you a fat lip.

Why cosmetic braces are about so much more than just appearances

Cosmetic braces such as Six Month Smiles are increasingly in demand with adults who want to straighten their teeth. At Smilecraft in Stevenage our skilled dental team have treated scores of patients successfully using Six Month Smiles.

cosmetic-braces If you are unhappy with the alignment of your smile, perhaps too embarrassed to smile in photographs or covering your smile with your hand in business meetings or social situations, read on to discover how Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces could change your life. Your journey begins with a consultation here at our Stevenage dental practice. . .

The problem with regular braces

Braces remain, in many cases, the best way to straighten teeth. They afford maximum control to your dentist or orthodontist over the movement of each tooth, and produce predictable results.

There’s only one problem with traditional braces, and that is that they are not exactly subtle. Whilst many teenagers enjoy the customisation options available for modern appliances (such as adorning their brace with the colours of their favourite football team) it’s not hard to see why this can be incompatible with a busy professional adult lifestyle.

Six Month Smiles are different. These cosmetic braces comprise tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires and clear ceramic brackets, which means that they blend in with the natural colour of your teeth, so are not nearly as obvious as their metal cousins.

What’s more, as the name hints at, the average treatment time with Six Month Smiles is half a year. Some patients at our Stevenage dental practice complete treatment in just three months, and the vast majority of cases are complete in nine months.

It should be noted that Six Month Smiles are primarily designed for cosmetic correction of the front teeth – those that show when you smile – and are not meant to correct major issues with your bite. Your Stevenage dentist will discuss other options if you have substantial bite issues.

Health benefits

At our Stevenage dental clinic, we are keen to point out the health benefits of Six Month Smile braces. Straighter teeth are easier to keep clean, so you could reduce your risk of gum disease and tooth decay – with regular visits to your dentist, of course.

Using cosmetic braces to quickly align your smile

Cosmetic braces give your dentist the power to realign your smile quickly and discreetly. At Stevenagedental practice Smilecraft, we use Six Month Smiles as a discreet and fast method of improving the alignment of your teeth. We welcome new patients for consultations to learn more about how this treatment can help you.

Six Month Smiles braces in Stevenage

cosmetic-braces More and more adults are turning to cosmetic bracesto improve the position of their teeth. Whilst these are referred to as cosmetic treatments, you shouldn’t ignore the health benefits of teeth straightening treatments. Generally speaking, straighter teeth are healthier teeth, because with fewer gaps for particles of food to get trapped and plaque bacteria to build up, they are easier to keep clean, and your chances of developing tooth decay and gum disease are significantly reduced.

When you come into Smilecraftdental practice inStevenage for a Six Month Smiles consultation, your dentist will perform a thorough examination to assess the type and amount of correction required and to make sure Six Month Smiles braces are the most appropriate form of treatment.

These braces are designed for minor to moderate correction of alignment and spacing issues with the front six to eight teeth – those that show when you smile. They are made out of clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, which means that they blend in well with the natural shade of your teeth and aren’t as noticeable as traditional metal train-track appliances.

Because they are designed for cosmetic correction of the front teeth, treatment time with these braces is also considerably reduced when compared with traditional orthodontic appliances. As the name suggests, six months is the average treatment time, and some people see results in as little as half that time. Most cases are complete within a nine-month time frame.

With Six Month Smiles, a dentist can subtly straighten your teeth

Six Month Smiles belongs to an area of dentistry known as cosmetic orthodontics. It is designed for the treatment of minor to moderate orthodontic issues affecting the front ten teeth in the upper and lower jaw, and have been created to be far more discreet than traditional metal braces.

six-month-smiles An increasing number of adults are turning to cosmetic orthodontic treatments such as Six Month Smiles to correct alignment issues with their teeth. For a long time, adults who dreamed of straighter teeth found themselves in a quandary: whilst the desire for beautifully aligned teeth was strong, the thought of wearing traditional metal train-track style braces was enough to make them balk, and often enough to stop them from seeking treatment altogether.

Some adults still face this headache, but at Smilecraft in Stevenage we are keen to let potential patients know that there is a far more discreet solution available. We are also keen to extol the virtues of teeth straightening; it shouldn’t ever be considered just a vanity project, because as well as the considerable positive impact it can have on your self-confidence and thus on your business and personal relationships, it should also be noted that straighter teeth are usually healthier teeth, being easier to keep clean.

Six Month Smiles work, as the name indicates, in an average time of just half a year. They do this by focussing on the front six to ten teeth in the upper and lower jaw – the teeth that people see when you smile.

These braces are much more discreet than standard braces because they comprise tooth-coloured wires and clear brackets. This means that they blend in to the natural colour of your teeth, and aren’t immediately obvious the way metal appliances are.

Six Month Smiles: the rapid and discreet route to beautifully aligned teeth

At Stevenage dental practice Smilecraft, we are seeing an increasing number of patients who are interested in straightening their teeth with Six Month Smiles.

What are Six Month Smiles?

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces that are designed to move your teeth both quickly and discreetly. They are the perfect choice for adults who require mild or moderate orthodontic intervention, but who understandably have no desire to wear traditional metal braces, which are not particularly compatible with busy adult professional and personal lives.

Comprising clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, Six Month Smiles have an average treatment time of half a year. They work so quickly because they are not intended for major alterations to the bite. Instead, they focus on the front six to ten teeth that show when you smile.

It should be noted that six months is the average treatment time. Some patients at our Stevenage dental practice see results in less time, and the vast majority of cases are complete within a nine-month timeframe.

What orthodontic issues can Six Month Smiles rectify?

A number of mild to moderate orthodontic conditions can be treated successfully with Six Month Smiles. If you have gappy, crooked, or crowded teeth, or a mildly misaligned bite, why not book a consultation with a Six Month Smiles certified dentist at our Stevenage practice to find out how they could help you?

These braces are generally considered more comfortable than standard orthodontic appliances, and because of the considerably shortened treatment times, they are also a lot more cost-effective than other orthodontic options, including some other cosmetic orthodontic products.

Remember that straighter teeth are usually healthier teeth. With fewer gaps and spaces for food particles to become trapped and plaque bacteria to build up, meaning your chances of gum disease – with regular dentist and hygienist visits, of course!

Cosmetic braces: an excellent way to straighten your smile

Cosmetic braces such as Six Month Smiles are designed to help adults straighten their teeth without the hassle or social embarrassment of traditional orthodontic appliances. At Stevenagedental practice Smilecraft, our experienced team has helped scores of patients to improve the appearance of their smile in this way – quickly, comfortably, and discreetly.

cosmetic-braces At our Stevenagedental surgery, we have found that many adults want to straighten their teeth, but equally have no desire to wear obvious metal braces. It’s not difficult to see why glaringly obvious metal appliances are incompatible with a hectic adult lifestyle. That’s why we are pleased to offer an alternative.

Six Month Smiles are a reliable, comfortable, subtle and cost-effective alternative to metal braces. They are not suitable for extensive orthodontic correction, where your bite requires major alteration, but are an excellent option in the case of mild to moderate cosmetic orthodontic issues.

If you are interested in treatment with Six Month Smiles, we invite you to join us at our Stevenage clinic for a consultation with a cosmetic dentist. They will carefully examine your teeth and your bite to assess if Six Month Smiles is appropriate in your case.

So long as it is the best treatment, we will then take impressions and measurements as necessary so that your cosmetic braces can be custom-made to fit your teeth.

Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces comprise tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires and clear brackets, meaning that they will blend into your mouth and not be immediately noticeable in your day-to-day life. Because they use lower forces than in traditional orthodontics, most people also find Six Month Smiles more comfortable.

Six months is the average treatment time. Some cases are complete in half that time, and most people finish treatment within nine months. Treatment is this fast because it focuses on the front teeth that show when you smile.

Clear braces that work in as little as six months

Braces mean metal contraptions, right? Not any more. At Stevenagedental practice Smilecraft we offer a far more discreet alternative. What if we told you that you could have straighter teeth in as little as six months, without the need to wear obvious metal appliances? This may well sound too good to be true, but thanks to Six Month Smiles it is a reality for an increasing number of patients. Read on to discover how you could join them. . .

Six Month Smiles: thoroughly modern braces

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces that move your teeth gently and discreetly. At our Stevenagedental practice we have helped scores of adults to straighten their teeth with the help of Six Month Smiles.

Your journey to straighter teeth begins with a consultation with a cosmetic dentist here at our Stevenage practice. They will assess your suitability for treatment with Six Month Smiles. It should be noted that these are cosmetic braces and are not designed to correct major issues with your bite – we will discuss alternative options should you require more extensive correction. However, if you are primarily concerned with straightening your front teeth, then Six Month Smiles could just be the perfect option for you.

These braces take the traditional principles of orthodontics and modernise them. They comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, which blend in so well with the natural colour of your teeth that many people won’t notice them in everyday life.

Six Month Smiles are also designed to be more comfortable than traditional orthodontic appliances. They are effective at treating gappy, crooked, crowded or misaligned front teeth, and as the name suggests the average treatment time is just six months. Some cases are complete more quickly; when you come to our Stevenage practice for a consultation your dentist will advise you how long your treatment should last.

Six Month Smiles Braces: your ticket to a brand new smile

Braces remain, in many cases, the best way to straighten teeth, affording your dentist or orthodontist maximum control over the movement of each tooth. At Stevenagedental practice Smilecraft, we have treated many adult patients successfully with the help of Six Month Smiles.

What are Six Month Smiles?

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces, specifically designed to work in a shortened time period by focussing primarily on the front six to eight teeth – those that are on display when you flash a smile. They take the traditional principles of orthodontics and reinvent them for the 21st Century, using clear and tooth-coloured components for maximum discretion: in other words, they will blend in with the natural colour of your teeth and many people will not notice them.

If you are interested in treatment with Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces, the first thing you should do is book a consultation with a dentist at our Stevenage practice. They will carefully examine your teeth and assess whether Six Month Smiles are the best treatment option to suit your needs.

It should be noted that cosmetic braces are not designed for major orthodontic correction or to alter your bite (the way that the jaws come together). However, they are a very effective method of correcting alignment and spacing issues with your front teeth.

Six Month Smiles braces are custom-made to fit your teeth, and are designed to be more comfortable than traditional orthodontic appliances because they utilise lower forces. When you come for your initial Six Month Smiles consultation at our Stevenagedental practice, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth so that your appliance can be made to exact specifications.

The brackets of these braces are clear, whilst the wires are made from tooth-coloured nickel titanium. This means they will blend in very effectively with the natural colour of your teeth.

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