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.

Cosmetic braces are designed to realign your teeth more subtly than traditional orthodontic appliances. At Smilecraft in Stevenage we are keen to point out that cosmetic orthodontic treatment is about more than just aesthetics; there are health benefits to be gained from straightening your teeth, too.

Orthodontic treatment is pretty standard for children and teenagers, but an increasing number of adults are seeking teeth straightening help too. The main problem for many adults in need of treatment is that they picture traditional metal train-track braces. In the 21st Century these are not the only option; there are now a number of more discreet ways a dentist or orthodontist can straighten your teeth.

What are the health benefits of braces?

One of the most obvious health benefits of treatment with cosmetic braces is the boost it can give to your self-esteem. Many patients who have had this treatment at our Stevenage dental practice report a big jump in self-confidence, with an increased sense of wellbeing benefitting both their personal and professional lives.

It should also be noted that straighter teeth tend to be healthier teeth. With fewer gaps in which particles of food can get trapped, brushing and flossing is made easier. Combine this with regular visits to the dentist and hygienist and your chances of developing gum disease are significantly reduced. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in the UK, and can cause symptoms including swollen and bleeding gums.

Easier tooth cleaning also helps to reduce your risk of dental decay. This means your teeth will stay healthy and strong, and you won’t need as many fillings.

At Smileworks in Stevenage, we offer treatment with Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces. These tooth-coloured appliances work in a very short period of time, because they focus on the front six to eight teeth – those on display when you smile.

If, like many adults, you dream of straighter teeth but fear the thought of traditional braces, you may be an ideal candidate for treatment with Six Month Smiles. This subtle tooth-straightening system is a popular choice at Stevenage dental practice Smilecraft, and with average treatment times of just six months, it’s not hard to see why.

Braces are seen as standard for children and teenagers in the UK these days, but an increasing number of adults are also seeing the benefits of teeth straightening treatment. Whilst you may think that these benefits are purely cosmetic, at our Stevenage dental practice we are always keen to point out that teeth straightening also comes with health benefits.

Straighter teeth are usually healthier teeth, because with fewer gaps in which particles of food can get trapped and plaque can build up, it is easier to keep your teeth clean. This means that your chances of developing gum disease and tooth decay are significantly reduced – so long as you visit your dentist and hygienist regularly.

Six Month Smiles are cosmetic braces and are not designed for major orthodontic correction. However, if gappy, crooked, or misaligned front teeth are making your life a misery and stopping you from smiling, we invite you to join us at our Stevenage dental practice for a Six Month Smiles consultation.

Your dentist will examine your teeth and assess if this is the best treatment for you. They will then take impressions of your teeth for your braces to be manufactured.

Six Month Smiles comprise tooth-coloured wires and clear brackets, meaning that they are far subtler in appearance than traditional braces. Six months is the average treatment time – some cases take as little as three months – and they work so quickly because they focus on the front teeth, those on show when you smile.