Braces That Only Take Six Months

When you have poor alignment, we could recommend braces to correct the position of your teeth, so you have a straighter and healthier smile. But! We also have another option that could provide results in as little as a few months, as opposed to two or more years! In today’s blog, your Columbia, TN, dentist talks about the Six Month Smiles system!

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When to Consider Treatment

You should see us if you have uneven teeth, even if this is a minor or possibly a severe situation. Our team will examine your smile and decide on the best course of action. By treating your misalignment, you will improve the appearance of your smile and this could provide a boost in your self-confidence. But correcting misalignment also improves the ability to thoroughly brush and floss, so your risk for tooth decay and gum disease drops. You also enjoy better bite balance and avoid strain on your jaw joints, so the risk of TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding) is reduced. If you have a more severe case, we could offer treatment with braces. But for more minor cases, we could offer results in a few months with Six Month Smiles.

Six Month Smiles

With this option, we may use metal brackets and wires, attaching brackets to the front of the more visible teeth and connecting them with a thin arch wire. We then adjust tension in the wire to begin shifting the teeth. We also have a clear aligner option, where instead of metal orthodontics we use a series of custom and clear plastic aligners. You wear a set for two weeks, usually 20 to 23 hours a day, and repeat this with subsequent sets in the series. With Six Month Smiles, we focus only on the more visible teeth, so you can see a straighter smile in as little as half a year. In comparison, traditional aligner systems may need a year to 18 months, while traditional braces could require up to two years.

Traditional Braces

If you do have a more severe case of misalignment, then traditional braces could straighten your smile in about two years. This is a long-time commitment, but the results are an even and healthy smile! If you have any questions about how we correct smiles with Six Month Smiles or our traditional braces, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to start you on your path to an even and beautiful smile.

Learn More About Straightening Smiles with Creekside Family Dentistry!

We want to help adults enjoy even smiles in as little as a few months. Give us a call today at Creekside Family Dentistry in Columbia, TN at (931) 388-3384 to schedule your appointment.