– Juno Beach, FL
Simplify the Teeth Straightening and Realignment Process
Traditional braces have been the standard for straightening teeth for decades, but they aren’t without their setbacks. For one, traditional braces use metal hardware to straighten teeth, which doesn’t exactly make your smile look like how you’d want it to. Thankfully, our dental office provides multiple clear aligner solutions that do not use any metal hardware to fix crooked teeth. SureSmile® let’s you maintain your current appearance as well as your eating and oral care habits while straightening teeth.
How SureSmile® Works
SureSmile® is an aligner system that uses USA-manufactured, custom-made, BPA-free, plastic trays to gently shift teeth into a straighter and more aesthetically pleasing position. The system is designed to treat a wide variety of dental issues, including crowding and rotated teeth as well as gaps. Each pair is designed to represent a specific stage of your realignment. To get results, a pair is worn for about 22 hours per day and should only be removed for eating meals or practicing routine oral hygiene. After about two weeks of wear, you’ll move onto the next pair in the series.
Once you’ve gone through every pair, you’ll wear a retainer to keep your smile straight. Treatment takes about one year to complete on average, but this can vary depending on your commitment to wearing the aligners as well as the complexity of your treatment.
Benefits of SureSmile®
Although there was once a time when traditional braces were the only reliable, safe, and effective orthodontic treatment, that’s no longer the case. If you are currently in the process of deciding which one is best for you, then keep reading to learn a few of the many noteworthy benefits of SureSmile®!
Easy Dental Care
SureSmile®’s aligners are fully removable, meaning you don’t have to change your current habits just to complete treatment safely. You don’t have to buy special oral hygiene products either! Simply rinse the aligners each time you take them off, allow them to soak in an appropriate cleaning solution every day for 15 minutes or so, and brush away residual food debris and plaque as needed with a damp, soft-bristled toothbrush.
Discreet Trays
Simply put, traditional braces can make public events and social gatherings more difficult. That’s not the case with SureSmile®. Since the aligners are completely transparent, no one will know that you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. So, you can see why they are so popular among working professionals and image-conscious teens!
Minimally Invasive
Another considerable perk: SureSmile®’s aligners are minimally invasive. There’s no need to remove existing teeth and no risk of metal hardware damaging enamel or gum tissue. If an aligner breaks, replacing it is simple, straightforward, and doesn’t require an emergency visit to the dentist. Just make sure to revert back to a previous pair or move on to the next pair to avoid hiccups in your treatment.
Improved Comfort
Having metal-free braces is undoubtedly more aesthetically pleasing. There is another benefit that patients often don’t consider: metal-free braces are also considerably more comfortable. In other words, you won’t have to deal with mouth sores from brackets or soft tissue irritation from protruding wires. The aligners are crafted from smooth plastic that perfectly fits the contours of your mouth.
No Dietary Restrictions
To reduce the chances of an orthodontic emergency, patients with traditional braces are instructed not to eat crunchy and sticky foods, including whole apples, raw celery, and hard pretzels. Since SureSmile® aligners are removable, patients don’t have to deal with the same dietary restrictions. In fact, as long as they stick to healthy, well-balanced meals the majority of the time, they can eat all of their favorites!
Less Time in the Treatment Chair
Keeping your teeth moving with traditional braces requires monthly adjustment appointments. SureSmile®, however, moves teeth into proper alignment with a series of clear, custom-made aligners. Since you can progress through several sets of trays from the comfort of your own home, you’ll spend considerably less time in the treatment chair. In fact, patients usually only need to come in for progress visits every 6-8 weeks.
Candidates for SureSmile®
Those who have mild to moderate levels of misalignment or gaps in their smile are likely candidates for SureSmile®. Keep in mind that candidates must have good oral health before beginning treatment. If tooth decay or gum disease is present, this will need to be treated first. The best way to know if SureSmile® or another clear aligner system is right for you is to schedule a SureSmile® consultation. During this meeting, either Dr. Greg Riley or Dr. Duane Keuning will go over your options and carefully examine your unique case. Contact our dental office and get started transforming your smile today!