Invisalign vs Six Month Smiles

It’s important to choose the right orthodontic treatment for you, as different treatments have different benefits. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing what teeth straightening treatment to have. In this blog, we’ll cover two of our most popular orthodontic treatments: Invisalign and Six Month Smiles, what they consist of and also their own individual benefits.

What are they?

Invisalign is a modern alternative to traditional braces. They are often called ‘invisible braces’, this is due to the fact that the aligners are made of a clear material. Treatment involves several stages, using a series of slightly different aligners, with each aligner moving your teeth to give you your desired smile. Before treatment begins, a plan is made using the Invisalign 3D modelling system, allowing you to view each stage and how it will affect your teeth.

Six Month Smiles is a Cosmetic Braces System, involving a treatment length of on average between 4 to 9 months. This quick treatment length combined with the braces being tooth-coloured and hence discrete, makes it a popular treatment option for those who dislike how traditional braces look, and how long treatment can take.

Advantages of Invisalign

It goes without saying that the main advantage of Invisalign is having nearly invisible braces, whilst still being as effective as traditional braces. This means you can have orthodontic treatment without worrying about how your braces look. These clear aligners are also custom made for your teeth using moulds, allowing them to be both discrete and comfortable.

That’s not all, they are also removable! This makes eating and cleaning significantly easier than with other types of orthodontic treatment. Simply take off your braces before you eat, and put them back on after you’ve brushed your teeth. The same goes for when you clean your braces, just take them off and give both them and your teeth a thorough clean before putting them back on.

Advantages of Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is the right treatment for those who’re looking to have straight teeth as quickly as possible. As stated before, the average time for this treatment is between 4 to 9 months, easily making it the fastest tooth straightening treatment available.

The braces are also tooth coloured, allowing them to blend in naturally with your teeth. Six Month Smiles uses a similar mould technology to Invisalign, so your braces are specifically made for your teeth. This means they are more discrete and comfortable.  

What's right for you

Now you know the advantages of both treatments, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision of what treatment is right for you. Put off by how long tradition braces take to correct your teeth? Six Month Smiles is likely to be the right treatment for you. Worried about how normal braces will look? With Invisalign no one will be able to tell if you’re wearing braces.

If you’re interested in having tooth straightening treatment, your dentist can talk you through your different options and what would be right for you. Contact your local Midlands Smile Centres and arrange a free consultation with your dentist for orthodontic braces, or use our online orthodontic form to find out more.