Orthodontists often report having to re-treat patients after they used Six Month Smiles or similar services because these at-home treatment kits do not fully diagnose all of the issues a patient might be facing. For example, Invisalign, as well as other aligners that tout a quick window of results, run the risk of moving teeth too fast. Some patients have even seen issues of torn or injured gums due to the teeth being pulled along too roughly. FastBraces eliminates the risk of dental injury through groundbreaking heat-activated archwire technology, unlike anything else ever seen in the industry. This technology allows teeth to move faster and more safely, without long-term issues. Additionally, Six Month Smiles does not address overbite and underbite issues and can cause long-term problems that patients often have to get fixed later on. Getting your teeth fixed after spending thousands of dollars on an at-home kit is not only more expensive than seeing an orthodontist in the first place, but can potentially take even longer and more painful than traditional braces. Orthodontists are trained to assess more than just how straight your teeth are. They also examine functionality of the patient’s bite, how all the teeth fit into the mouth, the impact of facial structure, and the overall aesthetic of the face, mouth, and teeth. Though Six Month Smiles averages at a much lower cost than most other braces options, a FastBraces Master Provider is a far more reliable option, and more likely to leave you with results you love.