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.
Think 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.
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.

The magic of modern 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. . .
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.
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: thoroughly modern braces
What are Six Month Smiles?
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.
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.