SureSmile Clear Aligners: A Straightforward Way to Straighten Your Teeth
You’re not alone if you count a straighter smile as one of your most wanted aesthetic improvements. However, many people aren’t willing to commit to treatment with braces to achieve that look. SureSmile clear aligners provide a discreet alternative to braces that offers custom treatment for teens and adults.
What are SureSmile clear aligners?
SureSmile clear aligners are an innovative cosmetic dentistry treatment that delivers similar results to traditional braces without the hassle. The treatment process relies on clear plastic aligners that apply steady pressure to teeth, guiding them into the proper positions to achieve a beautiful smile free from alignment issues.
Instead of relying on brackets and wires to move teeth, clear aligners are carefully shaped to fit your smile while repositioning teeth. You’ll receive a series of aligners, each slightly different from the last, which will guide tooth movement across the entire course of treatment.
Clear aligners incorporate a variety of the latest dental technologies. That includes digital oral scanners that capture high-resolution 3D scans of your smile. The manufacturing process also incorporates 3D printing, achieving exceptional customization and accuracy.
Top Benefits of Choosing SureSmile
There are many reasons why most patients prefer clear aligners whenever possible. They offer a more convenient and less intrusive treatment process than braces, letting you enjoy your life while straightening your teeth. You can maintain confidence and have a sure smile throughout your treatment.
Practically Invisible
Clear aligners are often preferred by patients due to their inconspicuous appearance. The clear plastic is practically invisible and closely follows the natural shape of the smile. They’re much less noticeable than traditional metal braces, with their distinct coloring and uneven shape.
Removable and Convenient
SureSmile clear aligners can be taken out as needed for eating and oral hygiene. While traditional braces complicate oral hygiene routines, patients can simply remove aligners when it’s time to brush and floss. This also allows them to avoid any food restrictions, as there’s no concern about bits of food getting caught in braces.
Comfortable Fit, Fewer Adjustments
Clear aligner treatment avoids the need for frequent tightening and the discomfort that comes with wires and brackets. Instead, you swap out sets of clear aligners over the course of your treatment. They’re custom-made to provide a proper fit and reduce discomfort. That also means fewer visits for adjustments, with just a few checkup visits.
Who’s a good candidate for SureSmile?
SureSmile provides an effective solution for a wide range of cases. The treatment is used by both teenagers and adult orthodontic patients to deal with a variety of orthodontic issues. They’re particularly popular with anyone looking for a low-profile option to straighten their smile without conspicuous metal braces.
Clear aligners are suitable for cases of mild-to-moderate crowding, spacing, or bite issues. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may require other options, such as traditional braces, to achieve complicated tooth movement and resolve major alignment issues.
Using clear aligners also requires a commitment to treatment instructions. You can remove the aligners at any time, but you must keep them on for 20 to 22 hours each day. Taking them off for longer can stall treatment or lead to relapse. This complicates treatment in younger patients who may avoid wearing them in social situations.
What to Expect During Treatment
The clear plastic trays are created based on precise digital scans to achieve a custom fit. Your treatment will start with these convenient digital impressions that avoid the need for uncomfortable traditional impressions that are made using dental putty. Your dentist will use those scans to carefully plan your treatment, delivering predictable results for your smile.
The custom aligners are created based on the digital scans and treatment plan. You’ll receive a complete series of aligners at the start of your treatment. You wear one set for a period of time, and the aligners slowly reposition your teeth. Then you move on to the next set, which continues the process, and repeat until treatment is complete.
You’ll have regular progress check-ins during treatment to ensure that tooth movement stays on track. Treatment times vary depending on the specific case, but most patients will wear their SureSmile aligners for 6 to 18 months. The extent and complexity of tooth movement you require will play a major part in determining treatment length.
Transform Your Smile With SureSmile Clear Aligners
With SureSmile clear aligners, you can achieve a straighter smile while enjoying straightforward and comfortable treatment. You can find out whether this is the right treatment for you with a thorough consultation with your trusted Granite City dental provider. Schedule your appointment at Metro East Dental Care today to get started.
