With SureSmile in Overland Park, You Don’t Need Braces for a Straight Smile
The wires and brackets in metal braces don’t just affect how your smile looks, they affect how it functions too. Some foods get stuck in braces and are tough to remove. Cleaning teeth with braces can be difficult or even painful. With SureSmile in Overland Park, you won’t have to modify your diet or your oral hygiene routine.
SureSmile aligners are:
- Nearly Invisible – Aligners are made of clear plastic, so they don’t stand out in your smile.
- Removable – You can take the aligners out for meals, which lets you eat whatever you want. No need to skip foods out of fear they’ll get caught in braces! You can also remove them for brushing and flossing, which makes oral hygiene a breeze.
- Comfortable – The custom-made aligners are designed to fit snugly over your teeth, so they won’t move around. With no metal wires or brackets to rub against soft tissue in your mouth, they’re less likely than braces to irritate.
- Hassle-Free – SureSmile aligners are designed to gradually move your teeth into the proper position. You simply wear each one a couple of weeks before advancing to the next one. Unlike braces, no painful adjustments are necessary!
SureSmile consultations are free! To schedule one, call 913-338-3443 today.
Your SureSmile Treatment Is Customized for Your Smile
Our dentists will examine you and discuss your smile goals. Using sophisticated 3D software, they will design a custom SureSmile treatment plan for you. They can even give you a digital smile “preview,” so you’ll have a good idea of what your smile will look like at the conclusion of your treatment. Your plan is sent to a special SureSmile lab, where your aligners are made.
When the aligners arrive, we’ll check the fit of the first one and review your treatment plan with you. You’ll only need to see us every six weeks or so during your treatment so we can check your progress. Though individual treatment times vary, the average SureSmile treatment time is 12 months. That’s less time than most people spend in braces.
Once your teeth are straight, you may want to further enhance your smile with some of our other cosmetic dental treatments. Complete your smile makeover with:
- Dental Veneers
- Gum Reshaping
- Teeth Whitening
- Teeth Contouring
- Dental Bonding
Can SureSmile fix an overbite?
SureSmile can be used to treat mild to moderate overbites. Rubber bands can be worn for several weeks or months to gently move the upper jaw back and align the patient’s bite, similar to traditional metal braces. In cases of severe bite misalignment, metal braces may need to be worn instead. Our team can assess your bite and make a recommendation during your consultation.
Does SureSmile work better than braces?
SureSmile and metal braces both provide patients with beautiful, symmetrical smiles. In terms of quality of treatment, you don’t have to worry about either option being better or worse. However, SureSmile can straighten teeth faster than metal braces, as the average treatment time for SureSmile is between 12 and 18 months, while metal braces require around two years on average.
Should SureSmile feel tight?
When you first begin wearing your SureSmile clear aligners, they will likely feel a bit tight. This is because they will start applying gentle pressure and working to straighten your teeth right away. When you switch to a new set of aligners, they will also likely feel tight for a couple of days as well. Should the discomfort of wearing a new aligner last for more than a week, please let our team know so we can ensure that your aligners fit properly.
To see if you’re a candidate for SureSmile in Overland Park, KS, call 913-338-3443 to schedule a free consultation.