Dr Timmerman is often asked about getting straight teeth by our adult patients, but they don’t want the “tin grin” look common with teenagers.  Invisalign has been fantastic in solving this issue, but with some limitations.  An alternative is what is commonly called 6 month braces, or short term ortho.

It doesn’t move teeth faster, it is simply limiting the goal of the orthodontics.  It is similar to going to a movie and leaving after the first 30 minutes.  Time didn’t go faster, you just didn’t see the whole movie.  In this case we are only concerned with the “smile zone” teeth.  Not everything is corrected, such as bite issues or root angles, but most adults accept their bite and just want the teeth to look pretty.  The brackets and wires are tooth colored, so they are ALMOST invisible.

Call 206-241-5533 to make an appointment to learn more!

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