Braces For Years Or 6 Month Braces…Is It Possible?

If you are considering having braces, but don’t want to be wearing them for years at a time, you may be wondering how realistic it is to have 6 month braces. There are some general dentists  who believe that braces can be done in 6 months, or less and who advertise this out loud.  

Would those braces for 6 months work or this is just an advertisement trick, to trick you into the office? It depends on the situation and the professional.  Tooth movement takes time. In 6 months only very minor movement can occur.  Only minor condition 1 to 3 mm movement could be accomplished in 6 months. If some one has a perfect bite and all adult teeth are erupted and only minor irregularities or imperfections are  seen,  it is possible to accomplish something in 6 months. If a patient has some structural and bite issues such as overbite, under bite, open bite, or moderate to severe crowding, it is not possible to establish ideal results in such a short period of time without causing damage to the teeth and gums and periodontal structures. 

If you visit a doctor who claims that he or she can treat any case to perfection in 6 months, our advise is to run away from that doctor and from such an office. Remember, when it is too good to be true, it is usually not true.  When some cases could benefit from 4 to 6 months braces, majority of cases would not benefit and only very limited correction could be accomplished. 

It is possible to have braces for 6 months or less when done properly and when a case qualifies for this limited treatment. The best way to get an estimate of how long you will have to be in braces is to have an evaluation done by a professionally trained orthodontist. No one  will not be able to give you an exact time, but at least you will be provided with an accurate estimate of how long it takes to achieve perfect results. . Obviously, the complexity of structural change that needs to be made will determine the amount of time that braces will need to be on. If you are looking for more information about the treatment course of braces go to www.diamondbraces.com. You can get general information and contact numbers to call and schedule for a free in office evaluation and consultation.