A new braces system utilized by Minneapolis-based dentist Dr. Shamblott straightens adult front teeth with lower cost, less discomfort, and in less time than traditional orthodontics. The new system called Six Month Smiles® utilizes clear brackets and tooth-colored wires so they are far less obvious than typical metal braces.
Traditional braces take anywhere from two to four years to straighten teeth because they are correcting both the appearance and the bite of all the teeth in a patient's mouth. This new system is much faster because it only straightens the front teeth visible in a person's smile. This also allows for less time and lower force required to make the cosmetic corrections.
"The Six Month Smile® system is perfect for adults who feel their crooked teeth have hurt their career or personal life," quoted Dr. Shamblott at his Hopkins office. "What's more, because they work fast and are almost invisible, they minimize the impact on a person's life until their new smile emerges."
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