SureSmile® Clear Aligners
If you are a teenager or adult in Kingwood who wants their smile to feature straight teeth or a more aligned bite, SureSmile® clear aligners may be one of the more aesthetically pleasing and efficient alternatives to traditional braces and brackets. Orthodontics, such as braces, do straighten teeth, but they can hide your teeth, frequently need tightening, and can require a fair amount of upkeep, as flossing with traditional braces is more difficult. Clear aligners will straighten your teeth just as effectively as traditional braces but are far less obvious to others and don’t interfere with proper oral hygiene practices.
What are SureSmile® Clear Aligners?
When a patient of Stellenwerf Dental Studio wants straight teeth, we offer SureSmile® clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces or Invisalign.
Here are some of the conditions that clear aligners can correct:
- Crooked teeth. Many people with crooked or misaligned teeth attest to feeling less confident when they smile. SureSmile® clear aligners will straighten the teeth over time, giving people renewed confidence and a real reason to smile.
- If your top teeth crossover into your lower teeth, it can result in chipped teeth and issues with the jaw, both of which could potentially be painful and problematic. Crossbites also tend to make eating and speaking a bit more of a challenge.
- If you have a more than normal amount of space between two teeth, it may prohibit your teeth from resting properly, allowing food debris to accumulate in the gap, which can eventually lead to both tooth decay and gum disease.
- Open bites. An open bite can happen if your top and bottom teeth either touch at the front of the mouth or the back of the mouth rather than coming together in the middle.
- While overbites are not necessarily uncommon, patients with deep overbites may experience a wide range of side effects, including tooth decay and issues with the jaw.
- This occurs when your teeth move too close together, causing some teeth to shift in front of or behind other teeth. This can create issues with proper oral hygiene and allow tartar and plaque to accumulate, eventually causing tooth decay or even gum disease.
- This is the opposite of a crossbite and occurs when your bottom teeth overlap your top teeth in the front when the mouth is at rest. This condition is one that demands attention due to the fact it may cause disorders of the jaw as well as sleep apnea.
- Crooked teeth. Many people with crooked or misaligned teeth attest to feeling less confident when they smile. SureSmile® clear aligners will straighten the teeth over time, giving people renewed confidence and a real reason to smile.
If you have one or more of the above conditions, it is important to consult with a reputable Kingwood dentist for a consultation to determine whether clear aligners are an option for you.
How SureSmile® Clear Aligners Work
Whether you are straightening your teeth for cosmetic purposes or to prevent larger dental health issues from developing as a result of crooked teeth, SureSmile® clear aligners are an ideal option.
The first step is to review your current dental health status and what your personal teeth straightening goals are. Next, our dental team will perform a digital scan and/or take special photos that should yield results regarding your eligibility for these implements, as well as what your smile might look like after using these aligners.
Once you and our dental team are in agreement that the procedure is the best option moving forward, we will devise a tailored treatment plan for you that will be sent to the digital lab for SureSmile®.
When your customized clear aligners come in, you will need to make an appointment with us to go over detailed instructions on how to use and take proper care of them, which is important for the success of your treatment. You will need to make periodic visits to the office to monitor your progress and ensure that your clear aligners are moving you toward your desired results.
The length of each patient’s treatment plan will vary depending on the current state of their oral hygiene, as well as their specific desired results.
The Benefits of Using Clear Aligners
While undergoing SureSmile® clear aligners treatment may improve the aesthetics of your smile, the benefits can be more far reaching.
Straightened teeth make effective oral hygiene a more effective and straightforward process because it eliminates gaps and tight corners where tartar and plaque can build up and cause tooth decay and possibly gum disease. Newly straightened teeth may also mitigate issues with the jaw.
If you are looking for a comfortable and discreet way to straighten your teeth or correct your bite, call our Kingwood Dental office today and schedule a consultation to determine if SureSmile® clear aligners are right for you.