SureSmile Clear Aligners – Columbia, MO
Get a Straighter Smile Without Metal Braces
A smile with perfectly aligned teeth has been something to admire for a long, long time. How long? Archaeologists have found mummified remains with evidence of rudimentary braces wrapped around individual teeth. Fortunately, orthodontics has advanced tremendously since then.
Today, you can practically hide the fact that you’re wearing braces. SureSmile is an orthodontic system that moves your teeth into alignment with clear, plastic trays that fit snuggly over your teeth. In other words, you can have a well-aligned smile without the hassle of traditional metal braces. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch with us to schedule a consultation or read on!
Why Choose Columbia Healthy Smiles for SureSmile Clear Aligners?
- Expertly Customized Clear Aligners
- Team Members Who Care About Relationships
- Homey, Comfortable Dental Office
How SureSmile Clear Aligners Work
The SureSmile treatment process begins when you meet with Dr. Batson or Dr. Abe to determine if you are a qualified candidate for SureSmile. If the answer to that question is yes, then you are only 12 to 24 months away from having a straight smile.
We’ll take a series of X-rays, photographs, and impressions that form the basis of your personalized treatment plan. The SureSmile lab then creates a digital representation that shows how your teeth will move into alignment step-by-step. From this, your aligners are fabricated.
SureSmile braces are arranged in a sequential series. We’ll dispense several pairs to you at one time. All you have to do is wear each pair for two weeks and then move on to the next. Dr. Batson and Dr. Abe will need to see you for regular progress checks, but there’s never a need to adjust or tighten your aligners like there is with traditional braces.
Who SureSmile Clear Aligners Can Help
Good news: SureSmile aligners aren’t just clear and comfortable; they are versatile! In fact, they can help patients with mild to moderate cases of the following orthodontic problems:
Crowded Teeth
If your teeth overlap, then food particles and other debris can easily get stuck in the crevices, increasing your risk of decay and infection in the process. Fortunately, we can use a custom series of clear aligners to move your teeth into their properly aligned positions. The final result will be a smile that’s more aesthetically pleasing and easier to clean!
Gaps Between Teeth
Unfortunately, gapped teeth can also negatively affect the look and health of your smile. That’s why – even if you only have a few minor spaces between your teeth – we recommend exploring your treatment options. If SureSmile is a solution, then we can bring your teeth into proper alignment with clear, metal-free aligners.
Bite Alignment
There’s a common misconception that clear aligners can only straighten your teeth. The truth is that they can align your bite too! So, if you have an underbite, crossbite, open bite, or overbite, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with us to see if you’re a candidate for SureSmile.
The Benefits of SureSmile Clear Aligners
In addition to being barely noticeable, SureSmile clear braces offer other advantages over braces that use metal brackets and wires. First, you’ll be able to remove your clear braces (try doing that with brackets and wires that are bonded to your teeth!). This means that when it’s time to have breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, you simply take out the SureSmile aligners and enjoy all your favorite foods. With traditional braces, some foods (i.e., popcorn, pretzels, chewy candy, carrot sticks) are off-limits because they can break a bracket or dislodge a wire.
Being able to remove your braces also means that you’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth more easily. When brackets and wires are in the way, oral hygiene is more difficult and more time-consuming; this can lead to an increased risk of tooth decay or gum disease developing during orthodontic treatment.
How Much Do SureSmile Clear Aligners Cost?
Since so many factors need to be considered, including the severity of your misalignment, we can’t provide you with an estimate of the cost online. We can, however, give you a number at your consultation. We’ll also answer any questions you have and discuss all of the financial solutions available, like dental insurance and flexible financing.