SureSmile is a remarkable alternative to traditional metal braces that allows patients to straighten their teeth with removable and virtually invisible clear aligners. While many patients report that SureSmile is an easier and more convenient orthodontic method than braces, it still requires a fair deal of effort and discipline. Here’s a brief guide to how SureSmile works and how you can keep your treatment on track while preserving your oral health.
How Does SureSmile Work?
SureSmile straightens a patient’s teeth with customized clear aligners that are practically invisible when worn. The patient will have to wear their aligners for at least twenty hours every day for about two weeks before switching to the next set in their sequence. These devices are designed to fit snugly over the teeth while exerting the gentle but consistent pressure necessary to gradually shift them into healthier and more aesthetically pleasing positions.
How Can I Keep My Teeth Clean During SureSmile Treatment?
Since SureSmile clear aligners are removable, they allow patients to eat and drink whatever they like during treatment. However, it is imperative that the patient brush and floss thoroughly each time before putting their aligners back in. Failing to do so will leave food residues on the teeth when the aligners are worn, which protects this nasty, bacteria-breeding debris from the mouth’s natural cleaning process. Inadequate oral hygiene during SureSmile treatment can lead to dental stains as well as infections that can delay the orthodontic process.
How Can I Make Sure I Don’t Lose My Aligners?
While SureSmile aligners being made from clear plastic certainly helps patients present their best smiles during treatment, their transparency can make it hard to see them when they are out of the mouth. It is not uncommon for aligners removed for a patient’s meal to be accidentally swept up and thrown away when they clean their eating space afterward. It’s best to keep a clean, pocket-sized container on your person at all times so you can safely store your aligners when not wearing them.
Don’t let your SureSmile treatment be thrown off course by preventable problems like tooth decay and missing aligners. Complying with your dentist’s instructions will help you keep your teeth straightening process brief and complication-free.
About the Author
Dr. Shane Smith earned his dental degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and stays abreast of the latest developments in his field through continuing education coursework. His office in Jonesboro offers general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as SureSmile services. To learn more about the SureSmile process, contact his office online or dial (870) 932-2644.