6 month braces. Molesworth Dental Clinic dublin 2

We have decided to post a few snippets of information for our patients regarding the different treatments available at our dental clinic. As dentists we are often asked a series of similar questions from patients regarding certain treatments. Below I will answer a few common questions regading the wondeful 6 month braces technique!

How are 6 month braces different from any other orthodontic treatment?

People find this very confusing. The short answer is that there is no difference other than the amount of time that treatment takes. The brackets (part of the brace that is attatched to the tooth) are the same and all the wires are also the same.

How does it only take 6 months?

6 month braces primary concern is to treat the front 6 teeth or the social 6 as we know them. Most patients present with crowded/crooked from teeth and have decided that they dont want to have crowns or veneers used to correct the problem. As long as people have already got an ideal bite/occlusion then 6 month braces can align the teeth to improve the apperance. Because there is no need to correct a bite then the treatment take far less time and usually has the same cosmetic result as veneers or crowns.

What if i need to have my bite fixed?

A full correction of occlusion/bite can also be easily treated in most cases. We like to use Damon braces to treat these cases……more on this later.

Feel free to post any comments, or email us at info@molesworthclinic.ie. We are offering free consultations for anyone interested in improving their smile.

take care!

Dr Huw Anthony

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