Braces

Cosmetic braces: an introduction

Cosmetic braces are an excellent way to treat mild to moderate alignment issues with the front teeth. At Smilecraft Dental Care in Stevenage we offer treatment with the popular Six Month Smiles cosmetic brace system, which is designed to move your teeth:

  • Quickly
  • Gently
  • and Discreetly.

cosmetic-bracesThink you know braces? Think again

If, when you hear the word “braces” you get shivers at the thought of obvious metal appliances, you are not alone. Once upon a time, not so long ago, the only way to move teeth was by using such brace systems. Whilst they remain popular with teenagers, who enjoy being able to customise their braces with bands in their favourite colours, they are not particularly compatible with professional adult lifestyles.

That’s where cosmetic braces such as Six Month Smiles come in. There has been a great deal of research and investment in the field of orthodontics over the past three decades, and Six Month Smiles are now one of the UK’s most popular adult teeth straightening systems.

Six Month Smiles in Stevenage

What Six Month Smiles braces do is take the traditional principles and mechanics of orthodontics, modernising and adapting them to create a discreet 21st Century teeth straightening solution. Gone are the obvious metal wires and brackets of traditional brace systems: Six Month Smiles comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, meaning they blend in with the natural colour of your teeth.

As well as being discreet, Six Month Smiles are fast-acting. You have probably worked out from the name that the average treatment time is just half a year; some patients at our Stevenage dental practice only need to wear these braces for three months, in cases of mild correction. They work so quickly because they focus on the “social six” front teeth.

When you come into our Stevenage dental practice for a Six Month Smiles consultation, a fully accredited dentist will assess your suitability for this treatment. Six Month Smiles can help in cases of gappy, crooked, crowded and misaligned front teeth.

You will need to come into our Stevenage dental practice for check-ups and adjustments to your braces approximately once a month for the duration of treatment.

Cosmetic braces: more than just aesthetic benefits

Cosmetic braces are growing rapidly in popularity. At Smilecraft Dental Care in Stevenage, we have used the popular Six Month Smiles cosmetic brace system to help many adult patients achieve their dream of straighter teeth. If you are in need of mild to moderate correction of the alignment of your front teeth, read on to discover how Six Month Smiles could be the perfect treatment for you. . .

cosmetic-braces-StevenageThe magic of modern braces

Many adults are plagued by crooked teeth. Whether they missed out on orthodontic treatment in their younger years, or they had treatment only to experience adult relapse, they feel caught in a trap: lacking confidence in their smile because of their tooth alignment, yet simultaneously put off seeking treatment because they fear wearing obvious metal braces for months or years on end.

If this sounds familiar, Six Month Smiles could be the perfect solution. Whether you’ve had unsuccessful orthodontic treatment in the past or not at all, these revolutionary braces could give you those straighter teeth you’ve always dreamt of in just half a year – or less.

Six Month Smiles are braces with a difference. Whilst they still use brackets and wires to adjust the position of your teeth, they comprise tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires and clear ceramic brackets, which means they blend in with the natural shade of your teeth, and are not as prominent as their metal counterparts.

What’s more, whilst traditional orthodontic appliances are associated with lengthy treatment times, as the name hints at the average treatment time with Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces is just half a year. They work so fast because they focus on the front teeth.

Six Month Smiles braces in Stevenage

When you come into our Stevenage dental practice for a Six Month Smiles consultation, your dentist will examine you and, so long as you are suitable for this treatment, will take impressions of your teeth for your braces to be made.

At our Stevenage dental clinic we can use these cosmetic braces to correct misaligned bites, crooked, gappy or crowded teeth. Our dental hygienist will teach you how to clean around your braces effectively.

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-bracesIf 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-bracesMore 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.

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-bracesAt 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. . .

clear-bracesSix 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.

six month smileWhat 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.

The health benefits of cosmetic braces

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.

cosmetic-bracesOrthodontic 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.

Braces that work in just six months? Surely too good to be true. . .

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.

bracesBraces 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.