Six Month Smiles is a short-term cosmetic orthodontic system designed to straighten the teeth that show when you smile - without the time, bulk, or cost of traditional metal braces. At Crosstown Dental Group, we've become a trusted choice for patients searching for an efficient, affordable alternative to conventional orthodontics, and our Concourse and Highland Row families also know us as their go-to emergency dentist in Concourse and Highland Row whenever urgent dental needs arise outside their regular checkups.
Cosmetic Orthodontics
Unlike full orthodontic treatment, which can take 18 to 36 months and address every tooth in the mouth, Six Month Smiles focuses specifically on the front, visible teeth - the ones people actually see when you laugh, talk, or take a photo. The system uses clear ceramic brackets and tooth-colored wires that apply gentle, low-force pressure, gradually guiding crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth into a straighter, more confident smile in an average of four to nine months, depending on your starting alignment.
Many of our patients come to us unhappy with a specific part of their smile rather than their entire bite. If any of the following sound familiar, Six Month Smiles may be the fast, discreet solution you've been looking for before your next big event, interview, or wedding.
Six Month Smiles was built for adults who want a straighter smile without committing to lengthy orthodontic treatment or more invasive cosmetic work like veneers. Candidacy comes down to the health of your teeth and gums, the degree of misalignment present, and your personal goals for treatment.
During your consultation at Crosstown Dental Group, we'll take a full set of digital images and evaluate your bite, gum health, and the position of every tooth in your smile zone before recommending this system over other options. Not every case is a fit, and we'll always tell you honestly if traditional orthodontics or a different approach would serve you better long term.
Every Six Month Smiles case at our Concourse and Highland Row clinic is custom-built around your specific smile. We combine the manufacturer's proven bracket and wire system with modern digital planning tools to make treatment as precise, comfortable, and predictable as possible from the very first appointment.
Straighter front teeth do more than improve the way your smile looks in photos. Properly aligned teeth are easier to clean, less prone to uneven wear, and can reduce the everyday friction that leads to chips and sensitivity. For patients balancing a busy schedule, the shorter treatment timeline is often the deciding factor over traditional braces or clear aligner systems that can take much longer.
Finishing active treatment is only part of the process. Teeth naturally want to drift back toward their original position, which is why the retention phase is just as important as the straightening itself. Our team walks every patient through a clear aftercare plan so your results last for years, not just for the photos right after your brackets come off.
We start with a thorough exam, digital photos, and a candid conversation about what you want to change about your smile and whether Six Month Smiles is the right fit.
We capture precise impressions and photographs, which are sent for fabrication of your custom brackets and the wires planned specifically for your tooth movement.
Once your custom appliances arrive, we bond the clear brackets to your teeth and place the first tooth-colored wire to begin gentle, controlled movement.
Every four to six weeks, we'll check your progress, swap wires as needed, and fine-tune your plan so your teeth continue moving on schedule.
Once your alignment goals are met, we remove the brackets, polish your teeth, and fit you with a custom retainer to protect your results.
We schedule follow-up visits to confirm your retainer fits well and your smile stays stable, folding future checks into your regular dental care.
Choosing where to straighten your smile is a decision that should be based on experience, honesty, and genuine results - not just marketing. As a full-service family dentistry Concourse and Highland Row practice, we treat Six Month Smiles cases alongside general and cosmetic dentistry every week, which means we understand exactly how short-term orthodontics fits into your overall oral health plan.
Six Month Smiles targets only the teeth visible when you smile, using clear brackets and tooth-colored wires with lower force levels. Traditional braces typically treat the entire bite and can take significantly longer to complete.
Most patients describe mild pressure for a day or two after placement and each adjustment, similar to what you'd feel with any orthodontic appliance. The low-force design generally makes it more comfortable than traditional braces.
Most cases are completed in four to nine months, though exact timing depends on how much movement your teeth need. We'll give you a personalized estimate after your initial consultation and imaging.
Yes. Like any orthodontic treatment, teeth can shift back without retention. We'll fit you with a custom retainer and provide a clear wear schedule to keep your results stable for years.
In most cases, yes, since treatment time and the scope of tooth movement are both reduced compared to full orthodontics. We offer transparent pricing and financing options during your consultation.
This system is designed primarily for cosmetic alignment of visible front teeth rather than correcting significant bite discrepancies. If your evaluation reveals a bite issue, we'll discuss more comprehensive orthodontic options alongside this treatment.
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