Six Month Smiles in Staplehurst, Kent

Rather than reorganising your entire bite, Six Month Smiles targets the cosmetic alignment of the front teeth. Clear brackets and a fine, tooth-coloured nickel-titanium wire apply light continuous pressure, which moves the teeth efficiently and comfortably over a much shorter period than conventional braces.

Because the appliance is fixed, it works around the clock — there is nothing to remember to put back in and no risk of treatment stalling.

Expect brief adjustment visits every four to five weeks and mild tenderness for a day or two after each. Avoid very hard or sticky foods, clean thoroughly around each bracket with interdental brushes, and keep up your hygiene appointments. When the braces come off we fit a bonded retainer wire behind the front teeth and provide a clear night-time retainer — this is what keeps your six-month result looking the same in ten years.