4 Major Advantages of Six Month Smiles

As an alternative to metal braces, you may’ve heard of Six Month Smiles. The latter offers a smoother and easier orthodontic journey than the former, so it’s become quite popular in recent years. Still, do you know what its specific benefits and upsides are? Your Michigan City dentist can lay them out for you if not. To that end, keep reading to learn about four notable advantages of Six Month Smiles over traditional braces.

Shorter Treatment Time

One major perk of Six Month Smiles is its shorter treatment time. Generally, the procedure is much faster at aligning teeth than traditional braces.

Keep in mind how Six Month Smiles works. The process only aligns the teeth visible in your smile, so it has much less work to do than traditional metal braces. That means the treatment (per its name) can make your grin look aligned in just 4-6 months or so. In contrast, normal braces would take a year or more to straighten out all your teeth.

More Discreet Care

Compared to metal braces, Six Month Smiles is much more discreet. It can give you a straighter smile without drawing much attention to itself.

Remember, traditional braces rely on obvious brackets and wires. These materials tend to stand out and often give patients a bad case of “metal mouth.” On the other hand, Six Month Smiles uses parts that “match” natural teeth and easily blend in with your grin. It follows that the latter option is subtler, prompting patients to feel more comfortable with their looks.

Fewer Office Visits

Patients who get Six Month Smiles see the dentist less than those with metal braces. To that extent, they often have a more convenient treatment.

The less frequent visits stem from the shorter treatment time (see above). Because Six Month Smiles is the faster choice, you don’t need as many “check-in” appointments with a dentist. Your dental provider needs less time to ensure your orthodontic journey stays on track. For example, patients may only require three “adjustments” over their treatment’s six months.

Higher Comfort

Orthodontics always involves some discomfort, but Six Month Smiles has less of it than metal braces. You’ll feel fewer aches if you opt for it.

The reason comes down to Six Month Smiles’ unique design. Rather than brackets and wires that can poke your cheeks and gums, it uses dull and lightweight materials. These components are much less likely to irritate your mouth than the parts of metal braces.

Clearly, the advantages of Six Month Smiles are many. Consult your dental provider to see if they make treatment worthwhile for you!

About the Practice

Edgewood Dental is based in Michigan City, IN. Led by Drs. Haughtington, Noreika, and Havlin, our practice is always eager to help local smiles thrive. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to each patient’s needs, ensuring the best possible results. You and your family can trust us to make your grin truly healthy and gorgeous! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (219)-898-4545.