Six Month Orthodontics
What are Six month orthodontics?
Simply said, it is using braces (orthodontics) to improve the appearance of upper front teeth and/or the lower front teeth in a very short time - usually about six months. It is limited orthodontics not comprehensive orthodontics. The objective is to move only the front six to ten teeth without impacting the bite overall. Because the objective is limited the time span to achieve a more esthetically pleasing smile is very short.
Traditional orthodontic braces are used but upon request we can substitute ceramic or white brackets instead of the metal ones. This approach is faster than Invisalign which employs the clear trays. Additionally, the six month orthodontics technique is more precise. In fact, many doctors who use Invisalign often incorporate traditional braces for the final touch.
Some people may consider veneers or crowns to close gaps or give the illusion of a corrected alignment of the teeth, and this approach can have final results in only two appointments BUT the veneers and crowns require irreversible changes to your teeth. Healthy enamel is removed forever. And neither the crowns nor veneers last forever, so everything must be repeated (and paid for) over and over again.
Six Month orthodontics are the most natural, most conservative and least invasive approach to improve your appearance. If you are happy with the color, shape and size of your teeth and feel that you don’t want Veneers , then this new technique is for you. In addition , six month orthodontics cost less than crowns or veneers- often thousands of dollars less.
Once the teeth are better aligned, they are easier to keep clean and healthy. Fillings last longer and the gums are also easier to maintain.
If you are like many people who have been bothered by crooked front teeth but don’t want them "filed down" and you are turned off by the thought of a two years or longer commitment to dental braces, Six month orthodontics may offer a healthy and more affordable option.
Be aware that not everyone is a candidate for month Orthodontics. Gum disease or significant misalignment may eliminate the option of this technique. Call our office and arrange for a complimentary examination for accelerated orthodontics, and Dr. Nazir and his experienced staff will be happy to provide additional information.
Benefits of Orthodontics.
- A more attractive smile
- Improve self-esteem
- Allow easier oral hygiene resulting in fewer cavities and less gum disease
- Less fractures and better wear on teeth and dental work
- More attractive facial features
- Create room for growing or emerging adult teeth
- Reduce injuries to front teeth
- Fewer speech and swallowing problems
- Improve the prognosis and longevity of dental treatment
- Healthier jaw joint and facial muscles
- Improve esthetics in a non invasive manner as opposed to crowns and veneers
- Less expensive than crowns or veneers
- Does not need periodic retreatment like crowns or veneers
Early treatment in children has also these benefits:
- Can often avoid extraction of permanent teeth to create room
- Uses the growth phase of children to make braces faster
Why Choose Smile Magic Dentistry?
Dr. Nazir offers personalized, compassionate care in a warm, friendly, fun atmosphere. We use the latest equipment and techniques for both your comfort and to provide you with the quality of care you deserve at a price you can afford.
- We use an intraoral camera to show you on a monitor the problems we see in your mouth.
- Prior to placing a filling we use cavity detection dye to make sure all the tooth decay is out.
- We emphasize preventive care to catch things when they are small, so we can save you time, pain, and money.
- We offer evening and Saturday appointments for your convenience.
- We are available for emergencies for our patients.
- We offer several payment options to make dentistry affordable to you.
Retaining your straight teeth after treatment
Orthodontic treatment involves moving your teeth, either by tipping or rotation, into a new position. Pressure applied to your teeth leads to a biologic process that allows the bone that housed the roots of the teeth to change dimension, permitting the movement of teeth.
Teeth are not fused to the surrounding bone. The roots are surrounded by a “periodontal ligament”. If you place your fingers on your front teeth, you may notice that they have a very slight mobility, due to this tissue that surrounds the root. When teeth are moved, particularly rotated, the fibers of these ligaments are stretched, and due to their elasticity, the tendency for relapse exists. This tendency is particularly noticeable in the short term.
The shape that the “arch” of your teeth form is dictated initially by genetics, but clearly from the play of the muscular forces place by your tongue, cheeks, and other habits during development. The inward and outward forces placed on your teeth eventually reach equilibrium. Once this arch dimension is changed, as is often the case with orthodontics, the resumption of speech, swallowing, and breathing patterns on this new arch form also can lead to shifting back of teeth.
To prevent the possibility of relapse, some form of retention is necessary. Conventionally, “retainers” are delivered after treatment. They are removable appliances, generally worn at night for an indefinite period. Since they are removable, oral hygiene is easy, and eventually they can be worn less frequently then every night. However, after an extended, or in many cases even relatively short time period, teeth will often revert back to their original position. The extent of this relapse is a mysterious variable not completely understood.
For patients who are willing to accept the inevitable settling of teeth into reasonable, though perhaps no perfect position over time, retainers are often phased out, or remade after periods of neglect. For patients who are not willing to tolerate more than minimal change after a beautiful result, either nightly wear of retainers is called for, indefinitely, or the placement of a bonded retainer is recommended.
 A bonded retainer is a small wire bonded to the back of the six front teeth. It cannot be seen, and is easy, with a little effort, to floss beneath. They need to be checked by the dentist or orthodontist periodically to ensure stability and gum health beneath. Bonded retainers are becoming more and more common, as some orthodontist grow increasingly frustrated with the poor compliance of old patients, particularly teens, in wearing removable retainers. The bonded retainers can stay on for many years, and often there is no reason to intentionally remove them if they are kept hygienic.
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