6 Month Smiles

Have you considered orthodontic or teeth straightening treatment but have been put off by wearing braces or aligners every day for up to 3 years?

Now there is an answer for those wanting a quick fix for their misaligned smile - the revolutionary 6 Month Smiles treatment can give you the smile that you want in a fraction of the time taken with conventional treatments. Patients at Freshdental Smile Clinic can now look forward to a beautiful smile in as little as 6 months, ideal for special occasions such as weddings.

This new era in orthodontics has taken the US by storm, giving many patients who were otherwise put off by the lengthy process of traditional orthodontics another option. Crooked or misaligned teeth can be things of the past. The six month smiles wires and brackets are tooth coloured, small and discrete to others, such that from a distance one won't be able to tell that you are wearing them.

Dr Kabir has been mentored personally by the pioneer of this treatment Dr Ryan Swain from the United States to become one of the first dentists in the UK to offer this ground breaking treatment. Thus making us only one of a handful of clinics in the UK to offer this treatment and the only 6 Month Smiles clinic in York.

Six Month Smile Braces utilises clear wires and brackets to gently straighten teeth in an average time of only six months! This is done by focusing on only the teeth that show when you smile and not making significant bite changes.

The main benefits of 6 month smiles are:

• Minimal discomfort thanks to the gentle repositioning of teeth
• Treatment time is reduced by up to 75%
• Costs are around half that of traditional orthodontic treatments or Invisalign
• Wires and brackets are white (tooth coloured)

Q: What does 6 Month Smiles involve?

During your initial consultation you will be fully assessed and we will take some photographs, X-rays and examine your smile. Dr Kabir will also give you an indication as to whether 6 Month Smiles is suitable for you and the likely treatment time and costs involved.

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

After your first fitting you will visit your dentist every 4-5 weeks for short 10-15 minute appointments in order to regularly adjust your braces until the end of your treatment.

Q: How can teeth be straightened in just six months?

Six Month Smiles employs the most modern technology and techniques in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely. The main components of the treatment are the use of special nickel titanium wires and a focus of moving only the teeth that show when you smile.

Q: Is Six Month Smiles more comfortable than traditional braces?

Six Month Smiles Braces use minimal forces to move teeth more comfortably. Many people think that the accelerated treatment means simply "tightening" regular braces to get the teeth moving, but that is not true. Six Month Smiles utilizes standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than the position of your bite.

Q: Six months sounds good, but will I still have a mouth full of metal for the entire treatment?

No! Six Month Smiles treatments use tooth-coloured braces that are barely visible. The wires are usually tooth-coloured as well. These are nothing like the classic train-track metal braces!

Q: Will I have to wear a retainer?

Yes you can choose to have a fixed retainer bonded to the back surfaces of your teeth or a removable retainer that your wear a few nights a week to prevent the teeth from moving back after treatment with the Six Month Smiles Braces.

Contact us today on 01904 623 687 for your free consultation.