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A lot of patients think there is no other alternative to veneers or conventional “train track” braces or indeed just settling with what you’ve got. The most common concerns that I hear are that patients are embarrassed of their smile and often hide their teeth when talking or in photos. This does not have to be the case and we are here to help.Six Month Braces are the most efficient and cost effective way of cosmetically straightening your teeth. It allows teeth to be aligned without dramatically changing your bite. The aim of treatment is to give the patient a smile they can be proud of in a reasonable time frame of 6 months on average. The benefits of straighter teeth are not only cosmetic, as misaligned teeth can often be difficult to clean effectively, leading to gum disease and decay. All of our orthodontic options are guaranteed to be quick, discreet and suitable to most budgets.

Andy, 30, came to me in December 2013 for a check up and we got talking about his recent engagement. He was getting married in June 2013 didn’t think it would have been possible to perfect his smile in time for his wedding photos. As is common with most adults, Andy had presumed he was too old for braces despite the fact there were a few irregularities he would have loved to fix. He also thought that it would take years to achieve the results he was looking for, something which frequently puts adult patients off the idea of considering braces.

After discussing his options and realising it would only take six months, he decided to opt for the clear braces on both upper and lower teeth. We took impressions the same day and two weeks later we fitted his braces. After a week or so , Andy was so used to the braces that he didn’t give them a second thought throughout the rest of treatment. He had 7 appointments over the next 6 months and was thrilled when the time came to take the braces off and show off his new smile on his big day. It was that simple. Andy knows to be vigilant about wearing his retainers to maintain his fantastic results. We think you’ll agree they pictures turned out fabulous and both Andy and his new wife are thrilled with his results.