6 Month Smiles

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Straightening crowded or crooked teeth has never been easier. Serenity Dental offers Six Month Smiles, a fast, safe, and effective solution to improve the appearance and function of your teeth. Six Month Smiles are almost invisible and pain-free. They use clear braces and tooth-colored wires to gently straighten your teeth without getting too much attention. The results are immediate and, as its name implies, can be accomplished in just six months. Serenity Dental also ensures its Winnipeg, Manitoba patients that the application is relaxing and the results lasting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Six Month Braces

Q: What is Six Month Smiles?

A: Six Month Smiles is the fastest way to straighten crowded or crooked teeth. The short-term braces treatment combines tried and tested orthodontic principles and the latest dental techniques to deliver results in as fast as six months.

Q: What dental problems do the Six Month Smiles address?

A: Six Month Smiles primarily fixes crooked and crowded teeth. It also resolves wide tooth gaps and spaces. If you want a perfect set of straight teeth in the shortest amount of time possible, this solution is for you.

Q: Are six months enough to straighten teeth?

A: Six months is the average time to complete the treatment. The actual treatment period will depend on your condition. Some cases take even less than six months. Other can take up to nine months.

Q: Does Six Month Smiles put heavier pressure on your teeth compared to traditional braces?

A: Six Month Smiles does not put heavier forces to straighten your teeth faster. Many people think tightening the braces speeds up the treatment process – but it is simply not true. Six Month Smiles actually uses standard orthodontic techniques. It uses low but continuous force to straighten the teeth.

Q: What makes Six Month Smiles different from traditional braces?

A: Six Month Smiles straightens only the teeth that show when you smile. The treatment is faster because it is not focused on the back teeth – which take more than six months to straighten. There are people who are fine with their back teeth and just want their front teeth fixed.

Q: Are Six Month Smiles painful?

A. You will feel some discomfort when you start the treatment. You will, however, get used to it quickly and easily. Six Month Smiles actually use low but continuous force to straighten teeth quickly yet effectively. If you have very low tolerance to discomfort, you can take some mild analgesics for the first few days of the treatment.

Q: Do I need retainers after having the Six Month Smiles?

A: Just like any other orthodontic treatment, you need retention solution to reduce any risk of relapse. Devices like retainers prevent your teeth from moving back to their crooked or crowded position. Dr. Mangat will be fitting the back surfaces of your teeth with a bonded retainer after your Six Month Smile treatment.

Q: Can I have Six Month Smiles instead of Aligner trays?

A: Six Month Smiles can actually handle challenging dental problems that Aligners typically resolve. They can even complete the treatment in just a short period of time. There are tooth movements that are too unpredictable even for aligners. They can even take longer than usual to correct them. Aligner trays like Invisalign, however, offer better results in most cases.

Q: Which is better, Six Month Smiles or porcelain veneers?

A: The effectiveness of one treatment over the other depends on your dental problem. If you have crowded or crooked teeth, Six Month Smiles is a better treatment option. You can fix these problems with veneers, but Dr. Mangat would prefer to have your healthy enamel preserved. If a part of your tooth is damaged, missing, or stained, porcelain veneers will do wonders for you.

Q: How much does Six Month Smiles costs?

A: Six Month Smiles costs at around $3,500 to $4,200. This is a lot less expensive compared to clear aligners (Invisalign), comprehensive orthodontic treatments, and porcelain veneers. The total cost is inclusive of a retainer set and teeth whitening services.

Q: What do I need to do if I want to have the Six Month Smiles treatment?

A: Consultation is your first step towards improving your smile. Dr. Mangat is more than happy to discuss available options for you. If Six Month Smile is right for you, you can expect Serenity Dental team to support you all throughout your treatment period.