There are many alternatives to metal braces for adults who want to straighten their teeth. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge, we find that Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces are often the best option for adult teeth straightening.

Six Month Smiles are a system of cosmetic braces, which focus on the front six teeth in the upper or lower jaw (or both). Whilst this system is not designed for major correction of issues with your bite (your Cambridge dentist will advise you of your options if this is the case), it is these “social six” front teeth that the majority of adults who come to Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge are interested in correcting.

It’s always worth remembering that any tooth straightening treatment has many more benefits than just improving how your smile looks. Straightening your teeth makes them easier to keep clean, by getting rid of awkward-to-clean gaps where dental plaque can amass.

Plaque is bad news. Not only does it cause unpleasant staining of the teeth, it also causes tooth decay and gum disease, which are two major causes of tooth loss. Gum disease has been linked in many studies to a range of serious health conditions, including heart and lung disease and even premature labour. Therefore, straightening your teeth with discreet braces can help you to protect your general health.

Cambridge subtle braces

If you are interested in using Six Month Smiles discreet braces to straighten your teeth, you should come in and join us at our Cambridge dental practice for a consultation with our Six Month Smiles accredited dentist.

Your Cambridge dentist will check that this is the most suitable treatment option to suit your needs, and as long as you are suitable will take measurements and photographs of your teeth in order for your braces to be made.

These braces comprise clear brackets and tooth-coloured wires, so will blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth. Six months is the average treatment time, with some milder cases at our Cambridge practice complete in half that time.

Because they use lower forces than traditional appliances, treatment is more comfortable, too.

Modern braces do not have to be made from metal. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge, we appreciate that the thought of wearing an obvious metal appliance can be a significant barrier to treatment for many adults, who rightly think a fixed metal brace is incompatible with a professional adult lifestyle.

At our Cambridge dental practice we believe that patients can benefit from teeth straightening treatment at any age. These benefits aren’t all cosmetic, either – straightening your teeth helps to improve your dental hygiene by cutting down the number of areas that are hard to clean effectively at home, and where dental plaque can start to build up.

Of course, you will still have to employ a fastidious tooth cleaning routine at home, brushing and flossing at least twice a day, and will have to visit your Cambridge dentist and hygienist as regularly as they tell you to, but by straightening your teeth you can reduce your risk of both tooth decay and gum disease.

Cambridge cosmetic braces

At our Cambridge clinic we have used the Six Month Smiles system of cosmetic braces to successfully straighten many adults’ teeth. Six Month Smiles are fixed appliances, but unlike metal braces they will not be glaringly obvious as you go about your daily life.

Six Month Smiles braces are made from clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, which means that they blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth. They are designed to work on the “social six” front teeth, which are the teeth that most patients who come to our Cambridge clinic are primarily concerned about.

Whilst Six Month Smiles braces are not designed to correct major issues with the bite, for mild to moderate issues such as crowding with the front teeth they can be the perfect solution.

As well as being subtle and fast-acting, this brace system is also known for being much gentler than traditional orthodontic appliances, because of the lower forces that are used.

At the end of treatment you will need to wear a retainer, to make sure your teeth stay in their new position.

Cosmetic braces come with more than just aesthetic benefits. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge we are always keen to point out the additional health benefits to be gained from teeth straightening treatment at any age.

Although most of the adult patients who come into our Cambridge practice on a quest for straighter teeth are primarily driven by cosmetic concerns – dissatisfaction with the current appearance of their smile because of crowded, crooked, or otherwise misaligned teeth – they will also enjoy improved oral health by choosing treatment with braces.

At our Cambridge dental practice we use the popular Six Month Smiles system of cosmetic braces, which are designed to act gently and rapidly on the social six front teeth – those that show when you smile. We’ve found that is usually these teeth adult patients are concerned about.

By using braces of any form to straighten your teeth, you make them easier to clean. Reducing awkward gaps where food particles can become trapped and dental plaque can start to build up will reduce your chances of developing gum disease and tooth decay – both leading causes of tooth loss. Of course, you still need to be fastidious in your dental hygiene routine at home, and must visit your dentist and hygienist on a regular basis. If you do so, braces can help to improve your oral health.

Teeth straightening can also improve your general health, as gum disease has been linked to a number of conditions including heart and lung disease in numerous studies, whilst tooth loss can make it hard to eat a healthy diet and obtain the nutrition necessary for a healthy body and mind.

Cambridge cosmetic braces

Six Month Smiles braces, as the name indicates, work in an average time of half a year. They work so quickly because of their focus on the front teeth, and also use lower forces than standard braces, meaning that treatment is more comfortable.

These appliances comprise clear and tooth-coloured parts, so blend in well with the natural colour of your teeth. Most people won’t immediately notice you are wearing them.

Anyone interested in Six Month Smiles should come to our Cambridge clinic for a consultation.

Cosmetic braces are becoming an increasingly popular treatment option for adults who want to straighten their teeth. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge we have used the popular Six Month Smiles cosmetic brace system to help men and women young and old to improve the alignment of their teeth. Read on to discover how we could help you. . .

The increasing demand for adult braces

Braces are run-of-the-mill for children and teenagers these days, but what is available for adults who want straighter teeth? Whether they missed out on treatment as a youngster or they had treatment only to experience adult relapse, as more and more adults realise the life benefits of an attractive, properly aligned smile, so the demand for adult orthodontic treatment has grown.

At our Cambridge dental surgery, we have found that the majority of adults interested in teeth straightening are primarily concerned about the alignment of their front teeth – those in the smile line, in other words. That’s what Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces focus on; they are designed to rapidly correct mild to moderate issues with the front teeth – those that show when you smile.

Six Month Smiles braces in Cambridge

When you come into our Cambridge dental practice for a Six Month Smiles consultation, you will be seen by dentist Mabel Saw, who is an accredited Six Month Smiles provider. She will perform a detailed clinical examination to ascertain if these braces are the most appropriate treatment for you.

Unlike traditional braces, there won’t be a flash of metal every time you open your mouth with Six Month Smiles. The brackets are made from clear ceramic and the wires from tooth-coloured nickel-titanium, which means they blend in nicely with the natural shade of your teeth.

Because their focus is on the front six teeth, the average treatment time with these braces is just half a year – some milder cases at our Cambridge clinic are complete in just three months. Your projected treatment time will be determined by your dentist at your initial consultation.

These appliances use low forces, so are considered to be more comfortable than conventional orthodontics.

Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces are a thoroughly modern method of straightening teeth. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge, our principal dentist, Dr Mabel Saw, is a certified Six Months Smiles provider, who has helped many patients to improve the appearance of their smile with these discreet fixed orthodontic appliances.

If you have long dreamt of straighter teeth but balked at the thought of metal braces, Six Month Smiles could be the perfect solution. Mabel welcomes men and women for consultations to ascertain if this is the best treatment to suit your needs.

As a cosmetic dentist, there is no greater pleasure than seeing a patient’s life transformed by treatment to improve the appearance of their smile. Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces can provide a serious confidence boost in as little as half a year, with an associated positive knock-on effect in both their professional and personal relationships. What’s more, because they are designed with discretion in mind, this cosmetic brace system will have minimal impact on your daily life during treatment.

Cambridge Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles are designed for rapid correction of mild to moderate aesthetic issues with the front teeth. For the majority of adult patients, it is these teeth – the “social six” that show when you smile – that cause concern.

When you come to our Cambridge dental practice for a consultation we will check that this is the most appropriate treatment to suit your needs, then take impressions, measurements and photographs as necessary to ensure your braces fit perfectly.

As well as acting more quickly than traditional metal braces, thanks to their focus on the social six teeth, Six Month Smiles also use lower forces than standard orthodontic appliances, making treatment more comfortable.

Perhaps their best feature, however, is the fact that although they act in the same way as standard braces, using brackets and wires to move your teeth, the brackets are made from clear ceramic and the wires from tooth-coloured nickel-titanium, which means that they will blend in with the natural colour of your teeth.

You will need to attend monthly check-ups at our Cambridge practice for the duration of treatment.

Modern cosmetic braces provide a dentist with subtle, fast, and effective ways to straighten your teeth. At Burwell Dental Surgery in Cambridge, we welcome adult patients who would like to improve the alignment of their smile without the need for traditional metal appliances.

Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces

Six Month Smiles are one of the world’s most popular cosmetic brace systems. They are designed for mild to moderate correction of issues with the front teeth – those that are on show when you smile.

At our Cambridge dental practice we understand that whilst many adults would like straighter teeth, the thought of traditional metal braces – with treatment times of up to 24 months – can be very off-putting, even stopping you seeking treatment. We believe that everybody deserves a beautiful smile to reflect their true personality, so whether you missed out on orthodontic treatment in your youth, or had treatment only to find that your teeth have moved back to their original position, we encourage you to join us for a Six Month Smiles consultation.

Six Month Smiles braces comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel titanium wires, meaning that they blend in with the natural colour of your teeth for heightened discretion. What’s more, with average treatment times being, as the name suggests, just six months, they are much quicker than traditional orthodontic devices.

Depending on the amount of correction that’s needed – which will be determined during your initial consultation at our Cambridge dental practice – treatment may be even shorter than six months, with some mild cases complete in half that time. Most cases are complete within a nine-month period.

At our Cambridge practice, principal dentist Mabel Saw is a certified Six Month Smiles provider who has treated many happy patients with these braces. So if your current smile is making you frown, why not come in to join her for a consultation?

Braces remain an excellent way for a dentist or orthodontist to straighten your teeth. However, at Cambridge dental practice Burwell, we understand that many adult patients are faced with a dilemma when it comes to teeth straightening treatment. They desperately wish for straighter teeth, but have absolutely no desire to wear obvious metal appliances.

Fortunately, at our Cambridge dental practice, there is a more discreet option available. What if we told you that you can have the straight teeth you’ve so long dreamt of, without the need to wear obvious metal braces? If that sounds too good to be true then read on to discover how for an increasing number of patients this dream is becoming a reality – then discover how you can join them.

Cosmetic braces

Cosmetic braces are a popular choice with adults who want straighter teeth. It goes without saying that straightening your teeth is also beneficial to your dental health, because straighter teeth are that much easier to keep clean. It may surprise you to learn that this can be good for your general health, too.

At our Cambridge practice, we use Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces to discreetly and swiftly straighten your teeth. These appliances are based on traditional brace systems, but have been thoroughly made over and modernised to work both quickly and discreetly.

Six Month Smiles comprise tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires and clear brackets. This means that they are hardly obvious in everyday life, and many people won’t even notice you are having treatment.

As the name suggests, these braces have an average treatment time of six months. In some cases it takes just half that time to straighten your teeth. They work so quickly because they focus on the front six to eight teeth – those that show when you smile.

Does the mere word “braces” make you balk, picturing traditional metal appliances worn by teenagers? Then you are far from alone. At Burwell Dental in Cambridge, however, we offer a far more discreet option for adults who want straighter teeth. Called Six Month Smiles, these discreet appliances are designed for mild to moderate correction of the front teeth.

Six Month Smiles are 21st Century cosmetic braces, designed to move your teeth both quickly and subtly. At our Cambridge dental practice we believe that everyone deserves a beautiful smile that they can be proud of. If crooked, crowded or misaligned front teeth are preventing you taking pride in your smile, why not book a consultation to find out how we can help?

How treatment works

Braces do remain, in many cases, the most efficient and predictable method of straightening teeth. They afford your dentist or orthodontist maximum control over each tooth’s movement, and thanks to advances in orthodontic technology, they no longer need to be made out of obvious metal.

As their name hints, the average treatment time with Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces is – you’ve guessed it! – six months. Remember, though, that this is the average duration of treatment. Many cases are complete even sooner, sometimes in half that time.

When you come to our Cambridge practice we will examine you to assess if this is the most appropriate treatment to suit your needs. Principal dentist Mabel Saw is a certified Six Month Smiles provider, and she will let you know how long you will need to wear your braces for.

Six Month Smiles comprise clear ceramic brackets and tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wires, meaning that they blend into your mouth and are far less noticeable than standard metal appliances. Your hygienist will give you advice on how to clean your teeth during treatment, to avoid your braces getting stained.