Trying to figure out which orthodontic option is the best for your smile? Let us help!
Invisalign? Six Month Smiles? Standard metal braces? If you’re an adult fed up with crooked teeth, these treatments are floating through your mind. But how do you know exactly which one is the ideal choice? In short, you can’t know without the help of an orthodontist or dentist.
Richmond adult braces are available in your community. If you’re ready to take action and discover a straight smile (without dealing with the frustration of traditional braces), get in touch today. Summit Dental Care is just south of your Richmond home, and we’re currently accepting new patients. Stop feeling self-conscious about your teeth, and turn them into something powerful.
Your Adult Orthodontics Consultation
With all the claims about alternative orthodontic treatments floating around, you’re probably confused about what’s real and what’s hype. First off, you need to know that no one can recommend a treatment without a thorough examination and evaluation of your teeth and jaws. Once you’ve had a consultation, you’ll be able to learn more about your own mouth, and which treatment suits it best.
Your adult orthodontic treatment is supposed to suit your needs – and that extends to your overall jaw and bite structure. Don’t get your heart set on one option, because another might actually be ideal. Instead, schedule your consultation and start speaking with a dental professional.
Invisalign vs. Six Month Smiles
- Ideal candidate – Your Invisalign candidacy or Six Month Smiles candidacy depends on your occlusion. Invisalign treats a wider span of your teeth, and is appropriate for patients with mild to moderate malocclusion. Six Month Smiles’ brackets sit only on the front teeth, and adjust those teeth visible in your smile.
- Treatment length – Six Month Smiles’ advantage is right in the name – it’s typically completed around the 6-month mark. Invisalign patients will see their straightening completed anywhere between 8-14 months, depending on their teeth and their commitment to treatment.
- Appearance of orthodontics – Invisalign consists of clear aligners that fit snugly over your teeth. You switch to a new set of aligners on a prescribed schedule. Six Month Smiles uses ceramic brackets and clear wires, which are placed on your front teeth. Both treatment options are subtle, but Invisalign is probably the least noticeable – although different patients find different options more comfortable for their needs.
Ready to learn whether you’re better-suited for Invisalign or Six Month Smiles? Get in touch.
