The Six Month Smiles guided orthodontic system provides GPs with a practical and turnkey solution to help patients with crooked, misaligned, and spaced teeth, in less time. Whether you choose Invisible Aligners, Clear Braces or both, 6MS puts the best of both worlds in dentists' hands. Aligners when you want them, braces when you need them.
No matter which path you choose to deliver straighter smiles to your patients, Six Month Smiles will be there to support you every step of the way. Use this handy guide to choose which course is best for your practice.
Course Type
On-Demand
Required Prerequisite
No Prior Ortho Experience
Educational Content
Aligner Principles, Case Selection, Troubleshooting
Hands-on Exercises
Demonstrations on Bonding Attachments & Carrying Our IPR
Course Length
3 Hours
CE/eCPD Credits
3 CE/3eCPD
Provider Certification Upon Completion
Aligner Only
Course Type
Live, Hands-On
Required Prerequisite
No Prior Ortho Experience
Educational Content
Primarily Clear Braces; Short Overview of Aligners
Hands-on Exercises
Ligating Archwires, Powerchain, Longties and Elastic Thread
Course Length
1 Day
CE/eCPD Credits
up to 12 CE/12 eCPD
Provider Certification Upon Completion
Clear Braces, Mixed Appliances, and Aligners
Course Type
Live, Hands-On
Required Prerequisite
Braces 1 Day Live
Educational Content
Advanced Clear Braces; Short Overview of Aligners
Hands-on Exercises
Using Koby Hooks, Clearlets, and Archwire Bends
Course Length
2 Days
CE/eCPD Credits
15 CE/14eCPD
Provider Certification Upon Completion
Clear Braces, Mixed Appliances, and Aligners
Invisible Aligners have advanced through the years. Not only has patient awareness of these removable appliances grown exponentially, the biomechanics of aligners have become more sophisticated. This has resulted in aligners becoming more capable of delivering predictable outcomes and in less time. Six Month Smiles® Invisible Aligners equip dentists to help adult patients with crooked teeth, spaced cases, mild rotations and more. The first step to becoming a Provider is registering for an upcoming training course.
1- Day Aligner Course: Overview & Schedule→
Whether patients like it or not, there are times when aligners won't work to correct their smile issues. We get it. That's why Six Month Smiles® Clear Braces were created. Using a barely noticeable system of tooth-colored brackets placed in Indirect Bonding Trays together with white wires, dentists are able to give patients the smiles of their dreams in less time than traditional braces! That's what Guided Orthodontics is all about giving GPs the right tool for the right job. Get started with Brackets and Wires and by attending our Braces 1 Day Live course. Note: Those interested in comprehensive aligner training, should take the Aligners eCourse.
Our Aligners are ideal for patients with mild to moderate crowding (7-10 mm) and spaced cases (5-7 mm). We cannot actively address open/deep bites but some improvement will occur due to relative intrusion/ extrusion. Similarly, crossbites (anterior only) may only be corrected if the roots are favorably positioned.
This product includes a maximum of 20 active Aligners/arch + 2 refinements. If an Aligner outcome is possible, we will show you a 360º simulation and, if necessary, recommend Clear Braces and Mixed Appliance options (Braces on one arch, or Braces on both arches).
Absolutely, yes! You can easily do cosmetic ortho using the Six Month Smiles system. Our system is designed specifically for Dentists/GDPs who have little or no orthodontic experience. The vast majority of adult patients are unwilling to undergo traditional orthodontic therapy. Our fast orthodontics system is the complete solution, making it easy for you to treat these patients with clear braces or invisible aligners and provide
The average case is completed in 6 months. However, the window of time is generally 6-10 months. The two primary reasons for these short treatment times are:
After you get trained, the first step is to take records
Then our lab specialists
When the patient comes in for their braces-on appointment, the Patient Tray Kit is retrieved and the process begins. After the braces on
Root resorption is not of more concern with Six Month Smiles than with any other type of orthodontic treatment. In fact, there is less chance for root resorption for Six Month Smiles cases. Root resorption is typically associated with high forces placed on teeth over a long period of time. With Six Month Smiles, the forces are very light and the treatment times are short. With a fast orthodontics system, there is simply less time for resorption to occur compared to most traditional orthodontic cases.
Retention at the completion of treatment is the same whether traditional or short-term, fast orthodontics is performed. The methods of retention, both fixed and removable, are also similar, regardless of the two forms of orthodontics.
Six Month Smiles brackets and wires have been created to specifically address the unique treatment objectives of short-term orthodontics. Affecting desired tooth movements while reducing undesirable ones utilizing straight wires (no bending!) and shorter treatment times requires proprietary, patented designs. The unique shape memory wires work in conjunction with the pre-positioned brackets to allow for the desired results to be achieved easily and predictably.
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Dr. Bird shares how he has incorporated Six Month Smiles to even further increase his practice efficiency and achieve high patient satisfaction! 👍