Invisalign or Six Month Smiles – Which is Better?

Invisalign or Six Month Smiles – Which is Better?

6th September 2022

Are your teeth making you uncomfortable in public? Do you find it impossible to talk or laugh freely whenever you go out with friends and family because your teeth make you insecure?

It’s time to get over that. With new orthodontic techniques, you can get your confidence back, and instead of scowling and stretching your lips into a tight line, you can now laugh with all your heart.

Several kinds of braces and dental treatments can help you achieve that bedazzling smile that you have been looking for; however, the perfect result will be achieved only when you have managed to assess your special needs.

And no, you won’t be wearing chunky, colourful braces for the next 5 years or the outrageous contraptions fitted into a young Willy Wonk’s mouth that became an instrument of a nightmare for all of us. Now you can enjoy more elegant options of Invisalign and Six Month Smiles.

What Is Six Month Smiles?

It’s designed for patients who are 18 years old or older having crooked, misaligned or spaced front teeth only. The treatment uses clear braces and tooth-coloured wires, so the braces are less visible than metal braces.

Six Month Smiles is unique because the treatment only focuses on the teeth in front of your mouth. By ignoring the molars in the back of your mouth, Six Month Smiles can correct the front of your teeth much faster.

If unsightly braces or a painful and uncomfortable mouth is what you wish to avoid with all your heart, this is the solution for you.

It’s also worth noting that, due to the speed at which results are achieved, Six Month Smiles is often a less expensive solution than conventional metal braces – not to mention significantly less invasive. The time you’ll spend wearing clear braces will vary depending on your circumstances. It can take up to nine months or even be as fast as four months. Throughout your treatment, there will be three to even adjustments to your Six Month Smiles braces to adjust to the new shape of your teeth.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment using clear plastic aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their desired position. It’s one of the best alternatives to traditional braces and is effective for most mild to moderate cases.

You must wear their Invisalign aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours per day and only remove them to brush, floss, eat and drink.

About every two weeks, the patient will throw away their current aligners and start wearing the next one in their set. Each set of aligners has a minor change that applies the right amount of pressure to move the teeth.

Invisalign treatment can take anywhere from six months to two years, depending on what the teeth look like at their starting point. While the length of your Invisalign plan will naturally vary based on your circumstances, the average adult patient will wear their aligners for around a year.

Why Are Invisalign And Six-Month Smiles Better Than Traditional Options?

Two main reasons for dentists recommending these methods for straightening your teeth are

1. No silver brackets or “metal mouth” look
2. Faster treatment period

These treatments are quicker and get you to your dream smile more comfortably than traditional methods.

What Suits You Better, Six Month Smiles Or Invisalign?

Six Month Smiles can address minor, aesthetic problems, while Invisalign can address both aesthetic and functional problems.

For instance, if someone has an overbite, underbite, or crossbite and got Six Month Smiles, their treatment would not correct their bite issues. When bite problems go untreated, it can result in TMJ disorders, uneven wear of the teeth, and more.

Six Month Smiles is a great treatment for patients with gaps or minor crookedness in their front teeth. We recommend Invisalign treatment if a patient has bite problems or more severe crowding, gaps, or crookedness.

It’s all about consulting our experts and identifying the problem with your teeth and the best way to rectify it.

Six Month Smiles Vs Invisalign

• Cost: Invisalign can take much longer than Six Month Smiles, so naturally, it costs more. Six Month Smiles is the cheaper option in this case. But just because it’s cheaper doesn’t mean it would benefit you.
• Time: Six Month Smiles usually work much faster than Invisalign because it only focuses on the front-facing teeth. Conversely, Invisalign can take as little as six months, but this is only in mild cases. Typical patients take one to two years of treatment to accomplish their desired results with Invisalign.
• Results: As far as aesthetics go, Six Month Smiles and Invisalign can give you stunning results. However, if you have bite problems or have issues in the back of your mouth, Invisalign is the better option. Invisalign improves your teeth in more ways than just aesthetics. Invisalign improves your bite and entire mouth functionality.
• Care: Six Month Smiles uses brackets and wires, so it has much more needed care than Invisalign alone. You must avoid certain foods and use special floss during your treatment. With Invisalign, the only extra care you will need is just brushing your teeth between meals and cleaning your aligners regularly. If you care deeply about having the freedom to eat any food in your life, Invisalign is the better option.

Tips For Getting The Best Results Out Of Dental Treatments

• Orthodontic treatment is a lifestyle change. There are certain responsibilities that you have to be aware of.
• Whether it is learning how to properly clean your teeth with braces, wearing your aligners 22+ hours a day, or visiting your dentist for check-in appointments, you must hold up your end of the bargain.
• Be attentive to your dental hygiene: proper brushing and flossing are essential. Keep wearing your aligners and keeping them clean.
• Go for an experienced dentist. The right cosmetic dentist who is experienced in procedures as it can make or break your teeth.

And this is where we at Natural Smiles come in. We will look at your teeth, assess your problem and fix a regime and treatment for you that will suit you the best. Visit our website, book a free consultation and let us plan out a treatment to get you the most beautiful smile and your lost confidence.