If you are looking for an alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth, then 6 Month Smile treatment may be the right option for you. The 6 Month Smile system uses an innovative approach to straighten your teeth without attaching brackets to your teeth. Instead, the orthodontist uses a series of clear removable trays that are custom-made to gradually move your teeth to the proper position.  

Thanks to advanced technology, the 6 Month Smile system can be used to correct a wide range of dental and orthodontic conditions that were traditionally treated with metal braces, including:

• Crowded teeth 
• Widely spaced teeth 
• Overbite, underbite, or crossbite 

Depending on your individual case and the position of your teeth, you may require 6 to 24 months for the clear aligners to gently move your teeth to the desired position, after which you will be required to wear retainers to hold them in place – keep your teeth from shifting back to their original position. 

The Procedure 

If you’re a suitable candidate for Invisalign, your clear aligners specialist will take X-rays and digital scans, as well as a dental impression to create your custom treatment plan. The impressions, your personal dental information, and prescribed treatment will be used to create a personal 3D treatment plan, after which your customized clear aligners will be fabricated.

When your treatment is ready, you will receive 3-4 sets of your custom-made aligners to wear every day – for a minimum of 22 hours – and change each set after two weeks. This means that you won’t need to visit your orthodontist as often as with braces. But a dental visit is recommended every 6-8 weeks to receive the next series of aligners and to assess the progress of your treatment. 

Once your 6 Month Smile treatment is complete, you may need to wear retainers to help ensure that your teeth remain in their new position. 

Final Note 

With 6 Month Smile, anyone can now have a pleasant experience straightening their teeth and improving their smile. Contact your orthodontist in Litchfield MN today to start your treatment.