Whatever type is used, braces always bring health as well as aesthetic benefits. At Smilecraft Dental Care in Stevenage, we offer discreet orthodontic treatment to adults, using the popular Six Month Smiles system of cosmetic braces.
When people think of orthodontic treatment, they usually picture metal train-track braces that remain popular with teenagers. Modern appliances offer customisation options, and many teens enjoy decorating their braces with elastics in the colours of their favourite football or rugby team. But it’s not hard to see why these obvious appliances are considered incompatible with a professional adult lifestyle, and can be a significant barrier to treatment.
Six Month Smiles are different. They are made of clear ceramic braces and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, meaning that they blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth so that they are not instantly noticeable in everyday life.
At our Stevenage dental practice we believe in breaking down barriers to treatment so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of straighter teeth, which is why we use these discreet braces.
Six Month Smiles aren’t meant for major correction of issues affection your bite (the way that your jaws meet each other) but for rapid correction of mild to moderate alignment issues affecting the front teeth, these braces are the perfect choice.
Here at Smilecraft Dental Care in Stevenage we find that it is these teeth – the ones on display when you smile – that the majority of adults are concerned about.
Your journey towards straighter teeth begins with a consultation with a Six Month Smiles certified dentist at our Stevenage clinic. They will take photographs and impressions of your teeth so that your braces can be custom-made.
It’s worth noting that six months is actually the average treatment time, with some mild cases at our Stevenage dental practice being complete in half that time. They also use lower forces than standard appliances, thus are more comfortable.
Straightening your teeth helps to improve your dental hygiene, which will help to minimise your risk of gum disease and tooth decay, as long as you have an effective home brushing and flossing routine and visit your dentist and hygienist regularly.