Six Month Smiles - Who Is an Ideal Candidate for this Dental Care Option?

When trying to determine whether or not you are a candidate for the Six Month Smiles way of correcting your smile and straightening your teeth, there are several factors that come in to play. For many, the first question they may ask in this regard is how their age will factor in on the decision. There are a large number of adults who may think they are too old or have waited too long to get their teeth straightened. For most of them, this is simply not the case.

If you are unsure but are still interested, then you should definitely check with your dentist or orthodontist. You may be surprised to find out that you can in fact still go through with the process and achieve results. Besides adults, teenagers are prime candidates for the Six Month Smiles method.

As for the other determining factors, they will mainly consist of the type of problem you are trying to correct and its seriousness. Crowding of the teeth, spacing, overbite, and underbite, over jet of the front teeth, and crossbite are just some of the wide variety of problems that can be corrected using Six Month Smiles. Basically, if you are looking for a quick fix for a crooked smile you are a prime candidate for this method. Unless the problem is that of a very severe one and one that may require surgery, odds are it is possible for you to use the Six Month Smile method.

Other factors may not be as apparent as the others, but that doesn’t mean they are any less important. The Six Month Smiles process involves use of clear aligners that are relatively unnoticeable, not to mention less time consuming than the traditional braces method. All of these are just some of the many reasons that you may be an ideal candidate for Six Month Smiles. With all of the great benefits that come with this method, you owe it to yourself to at least explore the option and speak to your dental practitioner to see if it’s right for you.

Patients may be interested in having porcelain veneers placed on their teeth rather than undergoing the Six Month Smiles treatment. Our San Mateo cosmetic dentistry practice offers this treatment, in addition to teeth whitening and tooth colored fillings.