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SMILE – it’s only six months and counting

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

 

Want a beautiful, bright smile in less than six months?

It may seem impossible, but it doesn’t have to be! Thanks to Six Month Smiles, a discrete clear fixed brace system, we can correct crooked front teeth quickly.

At Woodborough House, we offer Six Month Smiles as an alternative to metal braces. There are many advantages to using the Six Month Smiles system, including producing faster and more controlled tooth movements, which means treatment times are on average six months.

Six Month Smiles is more comfortable than traditional metal braces. Metal braces tend to extend further back into the mouth, resulting in more discomfort. This doesn’t happen with Six Month Smiles.

Why Six Month Smiles?

  • They’re clear – so no one will notice them
  • The wires are usually tooth coloured and very small
  • Treatment times are short – usually 4-9 months
  • Discomfort is minimal as the teeth gently become repositioned
  • The overall cost is generally less than traditional braces

The process of Six Month Smiles

Initially, you will go for an assessment appointment with your dentist to plan your treatment for the Six Month Smiles procedure.

Any consequences of wearing the brace will be explained to you, but this will depend on the case. After your assessment, impressions will be made to fabricate models of your teeth.

The braces will then be fitted by your dentist. After which you may need to go for a dental appointment on a regular basis in order to have the wires on the braces changed.

This is to ensure that you achieve the result you want. This process usually takes six months – hence the name.

Am I a good candidate for Six Month Smiles?

If you’re looking to fix minor corrections your front teeth, chances are you’ll make a good candidate for the Six Month Smiles procedure.

Crowded teeth, people who find themselves with gaps between their teeth, an overbite where the teeth overlap too much or front teeth sticking out may find that they are a good candidate for Six Month Smiles.

As are those with an underbite where the lower teeth stick out, crossbites where the teeth bite on the wrong side of each other, or openbites – where teeth do not meet when you bite.

When choosing to go for the Six Month Smile procedure, be sure to seek a Six Month Smile accredited dentist.

At Woodborough House you will be treated by a Six Month Smiles accredited dentist who can assess if this treatment is right for you.  To book an initial consultation or to find out more, give us a call on 0118 984 3108.

Can you keep a six month secret?

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

This girl is wearing braces. You’d hardly be able to tell by looking at her that she is undergoing orthodontic treatment. That is because she is wearing Six Month Smiles braces, an orthodontic system which uses fixed translucent brackets and wires which are designed to straighten the front six teeth in each arch. It is ideally suited to patients who have crowded front teeth and only want these straightened.

At Woodborough House we offer the Six Month Smiles as an alternative to traditional braces because of its effectiveness at correcting front teeth, its translucency which makes it discrete in the mouth and its fast and effective approach to teeth straightening.

Is Six Month Smiles noticeable?

As Six Month Smiles uses the latest developments and techniques in dentistry to move teeth quickly and safely, you can feel assured that they look nothing like metal braces. Due to the tooth coloured braces being barely visible and the wires being tooth coloured, no one will be able to tell you are wearing them either. The key components of the treatment are the special nickel titanium wires which focus on helping the teeth in your smile line to move.

Six Month Smiles are also more comfortable than regular braces as they use a low force to move the teeth in a way which is comfortable. This works in contrast to what some people believe in regard to accelerated treatment meaning a tighter set of braces to get the teeth moving. This is not the case with Six Month Smiles.  The latest advances in orthodontic mechanics are utilised with this appliance so that the emphasis is on enhancing the cosmetic appearance of your teeth, rather than the position of your bite.

Once you have been fitted for the appliance, you will have to come into the dental practice every 4-5 weeks for a check-up and to ensure the braces are in the correct position.

Is it permanent?

As with any kind of orthodontics, post treatment retention is essential to prevent your teeth moving back to their original position. Therefore after treatment is complete the patient can either wear a removable clear aligner or a bonded wire which is fitted onto the back of teeth.

Ultimately you should find that Six Month Smiles is a great alternative to conventional braces, whilst providing a safe, quick and pain free way of moving your teeth to help give you the smile that you’ve always wanted.

If Six Month Smiles is of interest to you, why not call us on 0118 984 3108 where one of our friendly members of staff will be happy to book you for a free consultation with one of our dentists.

 

What is made of metal, lasts for six months and makes you smile?

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Do you want straight teeth but don’t want years of wearing metal braces? Then Six Month Smiles could be for you.

The Six Month Smile treatment is a form of orthodontic treatment similar to many other conventional braces, and its primary focus is on moving visible teeth which show when you smile. It employs the latest technology and techniques in dentistry to move your teeth quickly, safely and, as its name suggests, the average treatment time is just six months.

Six month smiles uses special nickel-titanium wires that are tooth coloured so the brace is virtually invisible, and you certainly won’t get that ‘train track’ look associated with traditional fixed braces.

The Six Month Smile treatment is more comfortable than regular braces, as it uses low force to move the teeth. It utilises standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than of your bite – so you are guaranteed to get that perfect Hollywood smile!

This form of orthodontic treatment is ideal if you have crowded teeth, gaps in your teeth, an overbite or an overjet (where the front teeth stick out), underbite, crossbite, openbite or misaligned teeth. Not only can it treat a wide range of problems with teeth, it is also considered to be generally less expensive than other forms of braces such as Invisalign.

At Woodborough House we are lucky enough to have Dr Mark Hughes who specialises in this type of treatment. All patients are offered a free of charge consultation, where Dr Hughes can discuss all the treatment options available to you, show you cases that he has completed and discuss costs for the treatment.

So if you are an adult (15 years or older) with crooked or spaced teeth and you’re not looking for a major alteration to your bite, then this could be the solution for you. Simply book yourself a free consultation to see how you can achieve that beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

How Six month smiles can help?

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

The Six Month Smiles™ technique employs the latest technology in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely. The key components of the treatment are the use of special nickel titanium wires and a primary focus of moving the teeth that show when you smile.

Six-Month Smiles can be used to following complaints

Crowding – Teeth are too close together

Spacing – Too much gap between teeth

Overbite -Teeth overlap too much

Overjet – Front teeth stick out

Underbite – Llower teeth stick out

Crossbite – Teeth bite on the wrong side of each other

Openbite - Teeth do not meet when you bite

Misplaced midline – Centre lines of upper and lower teeth don’t align

During your first visit of the treatment, you will be fully assessed and your dentist will take some photographs, X-rays and examine your smile. Your dentist will also give you suggestion as to whether the 6-Month Smiles treatment is suitable for you or not.

Following this, you will be fitted with the special 6-Month Smiles braces, which are small, white brackets, and special wires that come directly from the 6-Month Smiles laboratory in the United States.

Once the  fitting is done , you will have to visit your dentist every 4-5 weeks for short 10-15 minute appointments for regular adjustments of your braces until the successfull completion fo the six month smiles treatment .