If you are interested in improving the alignment of your teeth but hesitating at the thought of wearing visible metal braces for a year or more, you are not alone. Many adults avoid the orthodontic treatment that could help them enjoy better oral and overall health for fear of wearing braces. Fortunately, there are two excellent alternatives to conventional orthodontics: Six Month Smiles and Invisalign. Both are clear, subtle, and available to help you get the smile of your dreams. Keep reading to learn more about these popular orthodontic options — and which one may be best for you.
Six Month Smiles for Front Teeth
Sometimes, minor improvements can make a big difference in the way your smile looks. If you are dealing with small misalignments located in the teeth that show, Six Month Smiles may be a good option. This cosmetic treatment method focuses just on the teeth in the front of the mouth — the so-called “social 6.” Because the movement is limited to these pearly whites, the total treatment can be completed in just 6 months. Six Month Smiles uses clear brackets and wires to ensure that patients can continue to speak and smile without showing a mouthful of visible hardware.
Invisalign for Bite Overhauls
For patients who could benefit from more significant orthodontic treatment — like adults who have never had braces or whose teeth have shifted back to the original position after having them as a teen — Invisalign is usually more effective. This treatment works more like conventional orthodontics in that it can correct functional alignment issues ranging from gapped teeth to crowding, overbite, underbite, and crossbite.
Invisalign works with a series of clear, plastic, removable aligners that are custom designed to place focused pressure on different areas of the bite throughout the treatment. You wear each set for 20 to 22 hours each day, switching to the next in the series after one to two weeks.
Convenient Monthly Payment Plans
You will need to schedule an appointment with your dentist to determine for sure which of these treatment methods is best for you. But, in general, if it’s your front teeth that are bothering you, Six Month Smiles may be the ideal option. For anything more significant, Invisalign can provide functional corrections as well.
Whichever treatment is best for your smile, the important thing is not to delay. And right now, it is easier than ever to afford these wonderful treatments, thanks to convenient payment plans available to qualified applicants. Don’t wait to make the investment in your healthy, beautiful smile.
Meet the Practice
The Capital Smiles team offers comfortable, conservative dentistry in a spa-like environment. For excellence in general, restorative, and cosmetic dental care — including Six Month Smiles and Invisalign — Schenectady friends and neighbors know where to turn. To learn more about your orthodontic options or to schedule an appointment, you are invited to contact the office at 518-374-0317.