Exploring Sure Smile – The Right Solution for Your Smile Concerns?

If you have minor alignment issues with your teeth, such as an unwanted gap or a few crooked teeth, then SureSmile aligners might be the right solution. These clear aligners allow our dental team in St. Cloud to slowly and subtly move your teeth to a better position, improving your confidence by improving your smile. Here’s a closer look at how SureSmile aligners work.

What Is SureSmile?

SureSmile is an alignment system that uses small changes to move the teeth into the right position without brackets and metal braces. This is a more comfortable, more aesthetically pleasing option for many patients who want straighter teeth.

The process begins with a 3-D model made of your mouth, which is then put into a software program to create a series of aligners that will precisely move the teeth. To make the model, our team will take precise measurements of bot the teeth and the jawline, using specialized equipment that can get these measurements from all angles. The aligners are made from a standard, sturdy plastic material that will hold up well.

Who Is a Good Candidate for SureSmile?

If you are looking for a discrete option to address your smile or bite concerns, then SureSmile might be the right choice. SureSmile works for patients with small alignment issues but not major bite correction. It’s also a better choice for teenagers and adults than small children because you have to wear the aligners consistently round the clock for them to work. In addition, the system works best with a fully mature jaw, so young teenagers may not be good candidates. SureSmile is not an ideal fit for people with problems with teeth clenching and grinding. These movements can damage the aligners.

Caring for Your Teeth and Aligners

During SureSmile treatment, you will work with your St. Cloud, MN, dental team to ensure your teeth are moving as they should and are staying clean. You will want to brush multiple times a day after meals, and also floss once a day. We recommend cleaning the aligners as well to prevent bacteria buildup. Wearing your aligners whenever you aren’t eating, and moving through the aligners at the designated schedule, will ensure good results.

For more information about SureSmile in St. Cloud, reach out to our dental team today.