6 Month Smiles

6 Month Smiles – A recent orthodontic treatment solution offering front teeth alignment in only 6 months.

Teeth alignment solutions represent a constant pain in our heads. Most people may delay orthodontic treatment because they don’t want to walk with a mouth full of metal. But what if an important event is around the corner and you need fast and discreet teeth alignment?
6 Month Smiles is your saviour. It is a recent orthodontic treatment solution that is discreet, comfortable, and gets the job done in only 6 months. Sound impressive? Let’s learn more about how 6-month smiles work and their advantages. How does it compare to other solutions, and how can you get them?
Dulwich Dental Office is known for being the home of innovative orthodontic solutions in London. We offer a huge arsenal of orthodontic treatments to cover all crooked teeth problems while satisfying our patients’ needs, regarding treatment duration, aesthetics, cost, and comfort. Grab your free consultation visit to explore our orthodontic solutions.

What is 6 Month Smiles, and How Does It Work?

6 Month Smiles is a recent orthodontic solution designed to align crooked teeth discreetly in only 6 months.

It uses a bracket and wire system similar to conventional braces; the difference is in colour. Six Month Smiles uses clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, making them unnoticeable unless viewed from a close distance.

It is well known that back teeth malalignments and bite problems take longer to respond to orthodontic treatment. 6 Month Smiles can work on front teeth malalignments, except for bite issues, which is why it is successful in achieving a better smile in only six months.

Who are 6 Month Smiles Suitable For?

6 Month Smiles is suitable for adults over 16 years with minor to moderate front teeth malalignments, such as:

6 Month Smiles is also the perfect solution to handle relapse cases. Relapse is when you stop using retainers after completing orthodontic treatment, so the newly aligned teeth return to their original position. Bite correction, posterior teeth malalignments, and the more complicated presentation of the aforementioned cases cannot be handled using the 6 Month Smiles system and require shifting to the conventional orthodontic braces system.

Advantages of 6 Month Smiles

1. Discreet teeth alignment: 6 Month Smiles use clear braces and tooth-coloured wires, making them go unnoticed.
2. Fast: The teeth alignment is completed in only six months.
3. Efficient: The 6 Month Smiles system proved efficient in treating minor to moderate front teeth malalignments and correcting relapse cases.
4. Boosted confidence: 6 Month Smiles quickly align your teeth, boosting your confidence in communication and smiling.
5. Affordable: 6 Month Smiles is affordable compared to other orthodontic solutions. Only £46.20 per month with no hidden costs or surprises.
6. Comfortable: 6 Month Smiles treatment is less painful than conventional orthodontic treatment as it uses more gentle force, making it more comfortable and with fewer chances for complications on the treated teeth, such as root resorption.

Disadvantages of 6 Month Smiles

The 6 Month Smiles disadvantages are due to its limitation in only treating:

Adults over 16 years

Front teeth

Malalignments while being unable to correct bite issues

Minor to moderate malalignments

6 Month Smiles vs. Braces

The 6 Month Smiles system and conventional braces share a similarity in that they both use orthodontic brackets and wires. While they differ in:

• Colour: The 6 Month Smiles system uses clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, while the conventional braces system uses metallic brackets and coloured wires, which may be unfavored by some patients.
• Treatment duration: The 6 Month Smile treatment is completed in only 6 months, while the conventional orthodontic system takes longer.
• Applications: The conventional orthodontic braces system is suitable for all types of malalignments of the front and back teeth, regardless of complexity, and is also capable of correcting bite problems. The 6 Month Smiles system is effective for treating minor to moderate malalignments only in the front teeth.
• Pain: 6 Month Smiles use a gentle force, making it more comfortable than conventional braces.
• Cost: The 6 Month Smiles system is more affordable, due to its shorter treatment duration.

6 Month Smiles from Start to Finish at Dulwich Dental Office

Dulwich Dental Office is at the forefront of dental clinics in London, offering orthodontic services. Our experienced team of orthodontists is capable of handling the most complicated cases. Your wishes are fulfilled with us. Our orthodontic umbrella encompasses various malalignment issues with multiple solutions to meet your needs; whether you prefer fast, discreet, or removable options, we have your back. We have completed over 3000 successful cases with the highest patient satisfaction record. 6 Month Smiles at Dulwich Dental Office is a straightforward procedure that involves:

Consultation

During your consultation visit, our experts will examine your teeth and listen to your treatment goals to make sure you are a suitable candidate for 6 Month Smiles. Photographs and impressions will be taken to build your treatment plan.

Braces on

During your next visit, the clear orthodontic brackets are bonded to the surface of your front teeth using a guiding tray created from the taken impression of your teeth, and the tooth-coloured wires are tightened.

Teeth movement

Over the following 6 months, you will notice the difference in teeth position, and your new smile will be shaping.

Wire tightening visits

Frequent follow-up visits are required to tighten the wires and maintain your teeth’s movement within the schedule.

Enjoy your smile

After 6 months, you will remove your brackets and be advised about using the retainer to avoid teeth relapse.

6 Month Smiles Aftercare

1. It is usual to experience minor discomfort and soreness following the brackets’ bonding, which should resolve within a few days. If necessary, take the prescribed painkillers.
2. Maintain daily oral hygiene as usual through brushing twice and flossing at least once daily.
3. Additional oral hygiene tools, such as small interdental toothbrushes and a waterpick, may be beneficial to clean the inaccessible areas around the brackets and below the wires.
4. Avoid crushing hard food that may cause the dislodgment of your brackets
5. Limit your intake of any staining food and beverages that may cause staining of your brackets.
6. Maintain regular hygiene visits to our experts to maintain oral health throughout the treatment journey.

6 Month Smiles Alternatives

• Conventional orthodontic braces: They involve the attachment of metallic brackets and coloured wires to align the teeth. It takes a longer treatment duration, is aesthetically unpleasant, and expensive, however, it is effective for the most complicated teeth malalignment issues.
• Invisalign: Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear aligners. Each aligner is used for around two weeks before shifting to the next set. It offers discreet, comfortable, and swift teeth alignment. The main disadvantage of Invisalign is that it is ineffective against severe malalignment cases.
• Composite bonding: Composite bonding is a cosmetic technique used to camouflage aesthetic problems. It involves bonding of composite resin material with a shade that matches the natural teeth colour. Composite bonding can be easily stained, so it may need occasional touch-up visits, and compared to orthodontic treatment, it is considered less conservative as it may require little tooth removal.
• Dental veneers: Dental veneers are porcelain shells similar to artificial nails. They can be used to correct minor teeth malalignments and spacing. They are durable, resistant to staining, and provide a naturally looking appearance; however, they are more expensive and require minimal tooth preparation, making them less conservative compared to 6 Month Smiles.
• Dental crowns: The least conservative alternative to the 6 Month Smiles orthodontic solution. It is a complete coverage for the tooth crown that requires more tooth preparation to create a space for the crown seating. It can be used to make minor adjustments to teeth position, spacing, and reinforce weakened teeth to avoid fracture. They can be fabricated from several types of materials, such as ceramic or porcelain fused to metal, which are the most convenient for anterior teeth.