Lost your retainer? Noticing your teeth shifting again? Want a more confident smile before a wedding, graduation, photos, or another big event? At Bean Orthodontics, Dr. Blake Bean offers short-term alignment treatment designed for patients who do not need full braces or comprehensive orthodontic care. If your teeth have shifted after braces, you have minor crowding, or you want small cosmetic improvements, you may be able to straighten your smile in as little as 3–6 months with a personalized plan.
Many people assume that fixing crowded or shifted teeth means starting braces all over again. But for the right candidate, minor alignment concerns can often be treated with a shorter, simpler approach.
A Smile Tune-Up may be a great fit if:
Your consultation will help determine whether short-term treatment is right for your smile, timeline, and goals.
We start with a personalized consultation at Bean Orthodontics in Richardson, TX. Dr. Bean will evaluate your smile, discuss your goals, and determine whether short-term alignment is a good fit.
If you are a candidate, we will design a treatment plan focused on your specific alignment needs. This may include clear aligners for mild crowding, spacing, or relapse after previous orthodontic treatment.
You will wear your braces or aligners as directed and check in with our team so we can monitor your progress. Most short-term cases are designed to be efficient, convenient, and easy to fit into your lifestyle.
Once treatment is complete, retainers help keep your teeth in place. If retainers were the reason your teeth shifted before, we will make sure you understand how to protect your new smile long-term.
We have treatment options for patients of all ages and stages of life. Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, we’ll find the right solution for your smile goals.
We take the time to understand your goals and create a treatment plan that fits your needs, timeline, and lifestyle. No two smiles are the same, and your treatment plan shouldn’t be either.
Your orthodontic care is designed and monitored by Dr. Bean from start to finish, while our experienced team helps make each appointment efficient, comfortable and personalized.
As a family owned practice, we focus on building real relationships and delivering thoughtful orthodontic care every step of the way. You’re not just a patient number, you’re part of our orthodontic family.
Some patients with minor alignment needs may be able to improve their smile in 3–6 months. Your exact timeline depends on your teeth, bite, treatment goals, and how consistently you wear your braces or aligners.
That is one of the most common reasons patients ask about short-term alignment. If the shifting is minor, you may be a good candidate for a shorter touch-up treatment.
No. Adults are often interested in short-term alignment, but teens or young adults with minor relapse or event-based smile goals may also be candidates.
Your consultation is free! After we take photos and a scan, we’ll recommend either a new retainer or a short-term aligement plan based on your needs. Smile Tune-Up pricing varies by treatment length, and many cases can be completed in as little as 3–6 months.
Yes. Retainers are important after any orthodontic treatment. Once your teeth are aligned, retainers help protect your results and prevent future shifting.
Possibly. If your wedding or event is several months away, short-term alignment may help improve minor crowding or shifting before the big day. We recommend scheduling a consultation as early as possible.
