FAQs

The Six Month Smiles® technique employs the latest technology in dentistry to move your teeth quickly and safely. Special nickel titanium wires are used, and the treatment focuses on moving the teeth that show when you smile.

Smile Makeovers are a way for you to design any changes that you would like to make to your smile, giving you that confidence boost you were looking for. The changes can range from improving the shape, position or colour of your teeth, to teeth whitening and veneers. When it comes to teeth, we can make anything happen.

Regular hygiene check-ups can ensure your oral health is maintained and infections and diseases are prevented. Hygiene services are a preventative method that keep your smile happy and healthy – if regular check-ups are avoided, it could potentially lead to undiscovered infections, diseases or even undetected mouth cancer. The best way to avoid dental problems and maintain good oral hygiene is to go to your dentist regularly.

Teeth straightening has come a long way in dentistry. No longer do you have to put up with uncomfortable and metal-wire braces. Thanks to Invisalign, clear braces can be suitably fitted and hidden your teeth so that they are virtually undetectable. Clear braces blend in with your teeth perfectly and are not obtrusive. Clear braces give patients the confidence to straighten their teeth without overthinking what they look like visually which may affect teenagers and young adults in particular.

Straightening teeth with braces can take approx. 12 months but sometimes straight teeth can be achieved with composite bonding or veneers in as quickly as 6 weeks.

Many people think that the accelerated treatment means simply ‘tightening’ regular braces to get the teeth moving, but this is not true. Six Month Smiles® braces use low force to move teeth more comfortably and focus on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than the position of your bite.

The first step is a FREE consultation, where you can discuss with a team member your concerns about your smile. Following this, we will lay out all the options available to you and your new smile requirements. At this point, we expect and encourage lots of questions to make sure the procedures are exactly what you’re looking for and ensure that you fully understand our advice. The next step is to get you in for an examination so we can assess a variety of factors, including your oral health, to create a tailored treatment plan to fit your needs.

Typically, people brush and floss their teeth twice a day, which tackles the cleanliness and appearance of your teeth when you look in the mirror. However, what you are not seeing in the mirror requires the recommended twice a year hygienist visits to sustain your dental health and keep your whole mouth happy.

You’ll be pleased to know that just because you choose to have clear braces to straighten your teeth, this does not mean that you can’t have braces as well. In fact, many patients that visit Ollie & Darsh decide on clear braces to straighten teeth before having whitening to complete their rejuvenated smile. Teeth whitening treatments can be delivered by our cosmetic dentistry team at a time that suits you best.

Whitening should be started at last 6 weeks before the big day as some whitening programmes can take up to a month to complete.

Most adults are suitable for Six Month Smiles® braces. If you are 18 years old or above, with crooked or spaced teeth and you’re not looking for a major alteration to your bite, this could be the solution you are looking for. To find out, book a free consultation so we can discuss your needs.

Our Smile Makeover service takes into consideration all treatments that we offer here at Ollie & Darsh. We will advise you on the best combination to get you that desired smile you’ve always wanted.