We live in a modern society that presents endless alternatives. There’s no reason to choose a treatment, product, or option that doesn’t satisfy you when there could be a another, more appropriate choice. Your individual teeth straightening needs may not be met by traditional metal braces. Few adults’ are – undertaking a full course of braces and continuing to enjoy successful professional and personal lives can be difficult. To allow you to straighten your teeth without the visual prominence, discomfort, and frustration that accompany metal braces, our Hinsdale dentist offers alternative orthodontics.

What exactly are “alternative orthodontics“?

We’re simply referring to treatments that straighten teeth but do so without the use of traditional braces. Our Hinsdale dentist provides Invisalign and Six Month smiles to correct your teeth and create a beautifully symmetrical smile.

Invisalign

Invisalign consists of a series of clear plastic trays that gently, invisibly move your teeth. The trays are fully removable, meaning your diet need not change and you will be able to comfortably practice oral hygiene. The smooth plastic trays don’t poke or prod the way traditional brackets do. And most significantly, Invisalign trays are largely unnoticeable. Invisalign will create the straighter smile you’ve been hoping for, without compromising your lifestyle.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a speedy front-teeth-straightening system that moves your teeth quickly. The system employs clear, small brackets paired with clear wires. Straightening is both faster and less noticeable than with metal braces.

Do alternatives to braces work as well as braces?

Alternative orthodontics can accomplish many of the same tasks as braces. The question of whether the alternative will achieve the desired results depends on the type of malocclusion (on the bite correction needed). If simple straightening will suffice, Invisalign will move your teeth appropriately. If you’re only looking to straighten your front teeth, and your back teeth are well-aligned, Six Month Smiles could be your teeth straightening solution.

Our Hinsdale dentist is currently offering Invisalign at a reduced price, making this spring the time to finally straighten your teeth! Contact our office to learn more.