Clear Aligners

Excel Dental Studio offers SureSmile Clear Braces for a Beautiful Smile

When you need braces, SureSmile is an option for many of our patients. SureSmile uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth without metal or wires.

How Does SureSmile Work?

SureSmile uses 3D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position from which a series of custom-made, clear “aligners” are produced. Each “aligner” moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then is replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.

What are the Primary Benefits of SureSmile?

SureSmile is clear. You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. SureSmile is removable. Unlike braces, you can eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene.

SureSmile is comfortable. There are no metal brackets or wires as with braces to cause mouth irritation, and no metal or wires means you spend less time in the doctor’s chair getting adjustments. SureSmile allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

What Do Aligners Look Like?

Aligners are clear and look similar to tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. Some orthodontists and dentists have referred to them as “contact lenses for teeth.”

Is This a New Way to Straighten Teeth?

For years, orthodontists and dentists have used removable appliances for limited treatment. Today, with the application of computer technology and custom manufacturing, SureSmile treats a broader range of cases with greater precision.

How Old is This Technology?

In 1945, Dr. H.D. Kesling envisioned that one day modern technology would enable the use of a series of tooth positioners to produce the kinds of movements required for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Technology has made this vision a reality. Using advanced computer technology, Align crafted SureSmile, a series of customized clear appliances called “aligners.” Each aligner is worn sequentially by the patient to produce extensive tooth movements in both upper and lower arches.

How Many Patients are Being Treated with SureSmile?

SureSmile Aligners have been used to treat 1 million patients in practices around the world. The number grows daily.

Do Doctors Need Special Training in Order to Use SureSmile?

While SureSmile can be used with virtually any treatment philosophy, specific training is needed. All orthodontists and dentists interested in treating patients with SureSmile must attend training before cases will be accepted from their office.

How Does SureSmile Effectively Move Teeth?

Like brackets and arch wires are to braces, SureSmile aligners move teeth through appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that SureSmile not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system.

Has the FDA Cleared SureSmile?

SureSmile is an FDA-approved clear aligner system that is used to straighten teeth.

What is SureSmile Express?

SureSmile Express is an orthodontic treatment designed to correct mild orthodontic problems such as minor crowding and spacing. Since it’s designed for mild problems only, treatment time is generally less than six months.

If you live in or around Merrillville, Hobart or Northwest Indiana and are considering braces, make an appointment today with Dr. Manoj Bahl at our Merrillville dentist office to find out if SureSmile is the treatment for you.

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