Straight Teeth...Less Time
What are you waiting for?
- Are you an adult with crooked, spaced or overlapped teeth?
- Have you considered veneers but didn't like the thought of permanently altering your teeth?
- Has the idea of 2 or more years of braces turned you off?
- Have you looked into the "invisible" braces and been put off by the cost?
Well, we may have the solution for you at Discovery Dental. It's a technique called Six Month Braces. That's right -- you can have the smile you always wanted in just 6 months! It sounds crazy, but it's true.
Take a look at some of the smiles on the right. These were all treated by Dr. Shields, a general dentist, right here at Discovery Dental.
Many adults who have suffered their whole lives with crowded or spaced teeth have lost hope. They think that the only way to fix their teeth is with 2 or more years of braces. Now, in an average time of just 6 months, Dr. Shields can straighten your teeth with a safe and conservative technique that uses tooth-coloured braces and wires to make it nearly invisible. Six Month Braces is the affordable braces option for a straight smile in Ajax and all of Durham Region.
Feel free to schedule a free consultation or read more in our frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Six Month Braces technique?
Six Month Braces is an orthodontic system to get you the smile you want in a reasonable amount of time. Similar to porcelain veneers, our goal is to improve your smile without making significant changes to your bite.
How does Six Month Braces work?
Six Month Braces Technique utilizes the latest technology combined with time tested orthodontic techniques to move your teeth quickly and safely.
How do you finish in just 6 months?
In conventional orthodontics, a lot of time is spent refining your bite. With Six Month Braces, we concentrate on those teeth that appear in your smile. This allows us to complete treatment in a much shorter time frame. In this way, Six Month Braces is actually more comparable to Porcelain Veneers. Of course, if your bite is an issue, we can refer you to an orthodontist for comprehensive treatment.
Will the result be stable?
All orthodontic treatment is subject to relapse. We see many patients who had braces as teenagers and then neglected to wear their retainers. The conventional wisdom in orthodontics is "retention for life." We agree with this philosophy. This means that all our orthodontic patients receive bonded retainers at the completion of treatment, in order to keep your teeth in their new position.
Can anyone do Six Month Braces?
Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for Six Month Braces. Some examples of people who should be treated with comprehensive orthodontics are:
- children;
- large jaw size discrepancies;
- patients with moderate to severe TMJ problems;
- patients who desire a dramatic change in profile.
We are happpy to offer a free consultation to see if you are a candidate. If you require (or even prefer)comprehensive orthodontics, we can arrange a referral to excellent Board Certified Orthodontists.
Will my braces hurt?
Many of our patients describe a feeling of "tightness" or "pressure" in their teeth after an adjustment appointment. This is usually gone with 1 or 2 days. Dr. Shields recommends ibuprofen if you are uncomfortable. Fortunately, our patients tell us that this is rarely necessary.
Don't you need to need to use heavy forces to move my teeth so fast?
Actually, the opposite is true. If the forces are too heavy, your teeth will not move. We use the same light forces used in conventional orthodontics. The front teeth move a lot faster than back teeth. Because we are concentrating on these teeth that appear in your smile, we can end treatment sooner.
What will my braces look like?
Pictures speak louder than words. Just look at this photo of
an actual Six Month Braces patient. (You can run your mouse
over the photo to
get a closeup look.)
With Six Month Braces, we use tooth-coloured braces and we can even combine them with tooth-coloured wires. Your braces will hardly be noticable.
Is this the same as Invisalign?
Not at all. In fact, we think that this technique is better than Invisalign. It's faster, less expensive and allows Dr. Shields has more control over over your treatment. And remember, we use tooth-coloured brackets and wires to make treatment "nearly invisible".
How much will it cost?
Well, that depends on your specific treatment. However, it is generally less than conventional orthodontics and significantly less than Invisalign. Feel free to schedule a free consultation appointment.
Do you offer financing?
We have several financial options available to help make your treatment more affordable. Ask us about our payment plans.
How can I find out more information?
Feel free to Ask Dr. Shields any questions you may have. Or you can request an appointment for a free consultation.