For many of our adult patients, Six Month Smiles® offers a unique advantage for orthodontic treatment. Using clear brackets and white or tooth-colored wires, these braces are less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
Six Month Smiles® is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that is gaining popularity among dental professionals and patients alike, especially at Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn. This innovative approach aims to provide an efficient and effective solution for adults seeking to enhance their smile without the prolonged treatment time associated with traditional braces. By focusing on correcting the alignment of the teeth that are visible when smiling, Six Month Smiles® offers a quicker path to achieving a beautifully aligned smile.
What sets Six Month Smiles® apart from traditional orthodontic treatments is its utilization of clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, making the braces less noticeable than their metal counterparts. This cosmetic consideration, paired with the shortened treatment time, makes Six Month Smiles® an attractive option for adults who are concerned about the aesthetic of braces during orthodontic treatment. Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn are adept at customizing these braces, ensuring they meet the specific needs and preferences of each patient.
Patients opting for Six Month Smiles® at Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn can enjoy numerous benefits. The most significant advantage is the reduced treatment time, with most cases completed in about six months, as opposed to the 18 to 24 months often required for traditional braces. Additionally, the discreet nature of the clear brackets and tooth-colored wires minimizes self-consciousness and social discomfort, making the treatment period more pleasant and less intrusive on daily life.
Initiating the Six Month Smiles® treatment at Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn involves a comprehensive consultation to ensure the patient is a suitable candidate for this type of orthodontic correction. Once suitability is confirmed, precise measurements and impressions of the teeth are taken to customize the braces. Regular follow-up appointments are scheduled to adjust the braces and monitor progress, with the entire process being closely supervised by highly skilled dental professionals.
Choosing Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn for Six Month Smiles® treatment ensures that patients receive care from a team of experienced dental professionals who are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes. The clinic employs the latest technologies and techniques in orthodontic treatments, ensuring that each patient's path to a brighter, more aligned smile is as smooth and efficient as possible. The personalized care and attention to detail provided at Dental Professionals of Fair Lawn make it a leading choice for those considering Six Month Smiles®.
Dr. Mendia is a Dentist Anesthesiologist and the founder of the Advanced Dental Anesthesia Services Group. A New Jersey native, he attended Rutgers University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Directly following Dental School, Dr. Mendia completed a rigorous postdoctoral residency program in Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Mendia’s anesthesia training involved hospital rotations through various specialties providing general anesthesia in the areas of dentistry, general surgery, otolaryngology (ENT), pediatrics and obstetrics. Lastly, he received specialized training for office-based anesthesia.
Today, Dr. Mendia has found his niche in ambulatory anesthesia with pediatric and special needs patients. He is also a local, national and international guest lecturer who provides continuing education courses on sedation and medical emergencies in the dental office.
Dr. Mendia is a Diplomate of the National Board of Dental Anesthesiology and a Fellow of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology. In addition, he is also a part of the following: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists,
New Jersey Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and is a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, training local dental offices for certification.
Get to Know Dr. Mendia:
Dr. Mendia resides in northern New Jersey with his wife and three children, all of which keep him very busy! A fun fact about Dr. Mendia, is that he loves following the weather and when he was younger, he wanted to be a meteorologist! His personal interests vary; he enjoys taking the kids to the zoo and Central Park; in the Fall you’ll find him at sporting events. He enjoys traveling to Long Beach Island and to warmer climates in the Winter.
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