SureSmile Clear Aligners – Hillsboro, OR
Discreetly & Efficiently Fix Crooked Teeth
Have you ever thought about getting braces to achieve a straighter, more attractive smile? You might hesitate because you do not want a mouth full of brackets and wires. We understand your concerns, which is why we offer SureSmile clear aligners to the Hillsboro community. This remarkable orthodontic and cosmetic treatment discreetly and efficiently fixes crooked teeth. Read on below to learn more about it.
Why Choose The Dentists at Orenco Station for SureSmile Clear Aligners?
- Digital Imaging for Accurate Treatment Planning
- Compassionate & Friendly Dental Team
- Comfort Amenities Available
How SureSmile Works
To get started with SureSmile, attend a consultation with our team. After your dentist confirms that you are a candidate for the treatment, we will take digital impressions of your teeth. Those impressions will then be used to create a series of custom-made clear aligners.
After your aligners are ready, you will wear as directed determined during your appointment with us. As you progress through your aligners, your teeth will gradually move toward their targeted positions. Throughout your treatment, you will visit us periodically so that we can monitor your progress.
Indications for SureSmile
SureSmile can address most cases of mild to moderate dental misalignment. Here are some examples of specific issues that it may be used to correct:
Crowded Teeth
Crowded, overlapping teeth can trap food between them and endanger your oral health. SureSmile can adjust your teeth so each one has the space it needs to function optimally.
Bite Alignment
Overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite are all forms of malocclusions. SureSmile, usually with the help of attachments, can often correct such issues.
Benefits of SureSmile
There’s more than one reason why SureSmile continues to be so popular year after year. If you’re currently on the fence about whether you should choose traditional braces or clear aligners, then keep reading to learn a few of the most noteworthy benefits of the latter!
Discreet Trays
Let’s start with one of the biggest benefits of SureSmile: there isn’t any metal! Furthermore, the trays are custom-made and clear, ensuring they fit the contours of your mouth perfectly and are virtually undetectable when worn. Simply put, you can expect even those closest to you to have a hard time telling when you’re wearing them and when you’re not.
Improved Comfort
Another reason SureSmile is widely loved is because the trays are crafted from high-quality, low-profile materials. As a result, it’s very likely that you won’t experience any soft tissue irritation during your teeth-straightening journey. Plus, if one of your trays does have a sharp edge, there are a few simple remedies. First, you can come to our office so we can file it down. Second, you can use dental wax to protect your gums, lips, and tongue.
Easy Oral Hygiene
Do you already have a hard time mustering up the motivation to brush and floss your teeth? If so, then you might find that life with traditional braces is a bit of an adjustment. After all, most patients need to dedicate even more time to their oral hygiene routine as well as buy special tools, like interproximal toothbrushes. Don’t worry – the same cannot be said for SureSmile. Since the trays are removable, all you need to do is take them out beforehand!
Less Time in the Dental Office
Typically, patients with traditional braces are expected to come in for adjustment appointments every four weeks. Patients with SureSmile, on the other hand, have check-in visits every 6-8 weeks. As a result, you’ll spend less time in the dental office if you choose clear aligners!
Shorter Average Treatment Timelines
If you choose SureSmile, there’s a good chance that your treatment timeline will be shorter. That’s because traditional braces usually take 2-3 years and SureSmile averages 12-18 months. Plus, the trays are clear and removable, which means that you’ll get to see improvements in the alignment of your teeth much sooner!
Ability to Eat Your Favorite Foods
If you love crunchy foods, like tortilla chips and whole apples, then you’ll be happy to hear that SureSmile doesn’t come with any dietary guidelines – you can eat whatever you want! That said, you do need to make it a priority to keep foods and drinks with added sugar to a minimum since they increase your chances of developing tooth decay significantly. So, focus on adding food to your plate that’s smile-friendly and that you genuinely enjoy.