A change in people’s attitudes
The fields of medical and dental science have been completely transformed by recent advancements in technology and innovation, and have propelled the discipline of dentists into a previously unattainable field of success and popularity. In the past, patients would typically seek out help from their local dentist when it became abundantly clear that it could not be avoided. Historically, breaks, chips and dental trauma were the bread and butter of most dental practices. Nowadays however, it appears that the field of dentistry, and indeed the role of a dentist, have been completely reshaped thanks to the rising popularity of cosmetic dentistry procedures, and the number of different options which are available to patients.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
Thanks to recent technological advances, cosmetic dentists can now do far more for the smiles and self-confidence of their patients than ever before, which, in turn, has led to a resurgence in engagement around dentistry, across all notable age and social demographics. Cosmetic dentistry itself isn’t a completely new discipline and has actually existed for centuries. It is only recently however that the technology has made the popular and much sought after treatments such as Six Month Smiles become available. Treatments of this nature revolutionise how patients view their orthodontic options, and allow adults to achieve a straighter and healthier tooth shape and alignment, without their treatment standing in the way of how others see them – or how they see themselves. Anyone who feels that they have a particular aspect of their smile that could potentially be enhanced through cosmetic dentistry, need only visit their local, trusted provider for a friendly consultation. This will allow them to have their cosmetic dental concerns listened to by a professional, who can then take this information and construct the patient a unique, tailored treatment plan which will help them achieve the smile they desire.
What is Six Month Smiles?
Cosmetic orthodontic solutions, such as the Six Month Smiles method is a complete revisualisation of how misalignments in a patient’s dental shape can be addressed. Most adults who have crooked and poorly aligned teeth, often do not seek out the necessary treatment that they need, out of fear about how it will negatively impact the way they look or are perceived by others. This fear spans from the reception that traditional fused braces often receive, as they are clearly visible from the outside, and can be the cause of a high level of embarrassment and discomfort – particularly for young adults or teenagers who may be subjected to social scrutiny. The Six Month Smiles system however, corrects poorly aligned teeth in such a way that the treatment is almost completely undetectable to the untrained eye, and can yield positive results in as little as six months. The Six Month Smiles process is very similar to that of installing conventional fused braces, although the materials that are used in the construction of the brackets which are attached to the patient’s teeth are made from a transparent plastic, which renders them far less visible than the traditional alternative. The main attraction for adults to the Six Month Smiles system – besides the discretion of the process – is the speed with which it provides results. Whilst conventional braces are often required to be worn for as long as twelve months, typical Six Month Smiles treatment can be completed in just six months.