The most natural way to replace a missing tooth.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment often go beyond the obvious physical changes of an improved bite and straighter teeth; it’s also a great way to improve a person’s overall self-image. While having beautiful straight teeth is important, even more important is the need to alleviate any potential health problems associated with the teeth or jaw. Crooked teeth or jaw problems may contribute to improper cleaning of teeth, leading to tooth decay and gum disease or total tooth loss. Orthodontic problems that go untreated can lead to chewing and digestion difficulties, speech impairments and abnormal wear of tooth surfaces. Over time, excessive strain on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth can affect the jaw joints leading to problems such as headaches or facial and neck pain.
With all of the recent advancements in orthodontics, straightening teeth has never been easier. SureSmile is a revolutionary, virtually invisible method to straighten crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth without conventional metal wires or brackets. With SureSmile, a custom-molded set of clear aligners will rapidly straighten your teeth. This technology is more comfortable and convenient than traditional metal and wire braces that can cause mouth abrasions. Clear aligners promote better oral hygiene because you can easily brush and floss to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
1. Planning Phase – Your first couple of visits may include the following:
After careful planning our lab will custom craft a series of aligners to reposition your teeth. You can simply remove the aligners to eat, drink, brush and floss.
2. Active Phase – Active treatment involves wearing your aligners to reposition your teeth and regular visit to our office (generally every six weeks) to track your progress and make any necessary adjustments to ensure successful treatment.
3. Retention Phase – When treatment is completed, custom retainers will be made for your teeth. Usually these retainers are removable and will maintain the changes made to your teeth if worn continuously until the teeth and bone are stabilized in their new positions.
Treatment and retention times vary depending on your specific situation and desired results. Orthodontics can not only help straighten your teeth, giving you an appealing smile, but can greatly contribute to the health of your jaw, teeth and sometimes your overall health. Whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart, or have shifted since wearing braces, you’ll have a new reason to smile with SureSmile!
We now offer SureSmile, a modern approach to straightening teeth. A custom-made series of invisible plastic aligners are made specifically for you and gradually shift your teeth into place. There are no metal wires or brackets, you just wear a new set of aligners every two weeks. Your teeth will gently straighten based on the exact movements the dentist plans out for you. Clear aligners treatment provides minimal interference in how you live, but has a significant positive impact on how you look and feel about yourself.
Clear aligners can correct aesthetic imperfections with your teeth that may have occurred following traditional orthodontics as a child. However, we can also treat functional imbalances that lead to premature wear of the teeth. This wear can cause the need for extensive future dental treatment.
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