Why SureSmile?
Why SureSmile?
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The science behind the smile
Long-lasting aligners
Precise fabrication
Clinical expertise
Sophisticated treatment planning
Stronger plastic
Engineered Essix ACE plastic using plastic, an industry leader in dental plastics holds its shape for up to 14 days to deliver optimal tooth movement.
Clinical expertise
Pioneered by orthodontists, SureSmile is backed by more than 20 years of digital planning expertise and all cases are analyzed by our SureSmile doctors.
Precise fabrication
Robust planning software
Using sophisticated SureSmile software, your SureSmile doctor creates a fully customized treatment plan for anatomically correct tooth movement that lasts.
How clear aligners work
Gone are the days of dental braces as the only solution for a confident smile! Clear aligners combine the physical force of plastic with advanced digital planning for precise tooth movement. Created by your SureSmile doctor and our Digital Lab of clinical experts, your ideal smile is closer than you think.
Start with a scan
At your SureSmile consult, a quick and easy digital scan is taken using Primescan™ intraoral scanner, which together with our SureSmile planning software allows our SureSmile doctor to develop the optimal treatment plan for you. Your results? Fast. Precise. And an absolutely ah-mazing smile.
* SureSmile accepts STL data from most scanners available.
The experts behind the expert
Our Digital Lab team partners with dental professionals to deliver a treatment plan that will match each patient’s natural anatomy. Each aligner is custom-made to provide precise teeth movement and a quality smile
Compare treatment options
While there are several similarities between popular clear aligner brands on the market, SureSmile technology uses proprietary software paired with our Digital Lab experts to support your dental professional in crafting your unique treatment plan for a straighter smile.
| SureSmile aligners | |
|---|---|
| Technology: | |
| Patented software powers more precise treatment plan | |
| Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication | |
| Variable trimlines for optimal comfort and movement | |
| People: | |
| Clinically trained orthodontists provide rigorous quality checks for each aligner treatment plan | |
| One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions | |
| Process: | |
| Shorter time from planning to treatment | |
| Uses digital scanning to produce images in place of impressions with paste | |
| Laser trimmed aligners with polished edges allow for more precise fit and comfort | |
| Uses traditional brackets and wires | |
| Easily removable for eating, drinking and flossing | |
| Covered by many orthodontic insurance plans |
| Other clear aligners | |
|---|---|
| Technology: | |
| Patented software powers more precise treatment plan | |
| Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication | |
| Variable trimlines for optimal comfort and movement | |
| People: | |
| Clinically trained orthodontists provide rigorous quality checks for each aligner treatment plan | |
| One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions | |
| Process: | |
| Shorter time from planning to treatment | |
| Uses digital scanning to produce images in place of impressions with paste | |
| Laser trimmed aligners with polished edges allow for more precise fit and comfort | |
| Uses traditional brackets and wires | |
| Easily removable for eating, drinking and flossing | |
| Covered by many orthodontic insurance plans |
| Traditional Braces | |
|---|---|
| Technology: | |
| Patented software powers more precise treatment plan | |
| Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication | |
| Variable trimlines for optimal comfort and movement | |
| People: | |
| Clinically trained orthodontists provide rigorous quality checks for each aligner treatment plan | |
| One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions | |
| Process: | |
| Shorter time from planning to treatment | |
| Uses digital scanning to produce images in place of impressions with paste | |
| Laser trimmed aligners with polished edges allow for more precise fit and comfort | |
| Uses traditional brackets and wires | |
| Easily removable for eating, drinking and flossing | |
| Covered by many orthodontic insurance plans |
| SureSmile aligners | Other clear aligners | Traditional Braces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology: | |||
| Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication | |||
| Variable trimlines for optimal comfort and movement | |||
| People: | |||
| Clinically trained orthodontists provide rigorous quality checks for each aligner treatment plan | |||
| One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions | |||
| Process: | |||
| Uses digital scanning to produce images in place of impressions with paste | |||
| Uses traditional brackets and wires | |||
| Easily removable for eating, drinking and flossing | |||
| Covered by many orthodontic insurance plans |
Interested in the science behind SureSmile aligners? Learn more about the SureSmile Aligner difference.
SureSmile Aligners are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to braces, especially for minor tooth movements that improve your smile. Specifically, they are for use with teens and adults, from simple to complex cases such as: crowded teeth, spaces and over/underbites. A SureSmile dental professional can assess your needs and recommend the best treatment plan for you. Take our patient assessment to see if you are a SureSmile candidate today.
- Unique Essix® ACE aligner plastic material designed to stay comfortable and clear throughout use
- Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication
- Rigorous 6-step quality check reviewed by clinical experts for every case
- One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions
- Digital Data Stream shortens time from planning to treatment
- Uses digital scan to produce images in place of impression trays
- Laser trimmed aligners with polished edges allow for more precise fit and comfort
SureSmile is an orthodontic treatment that works to gradually straighten teeth through the wearing of a series of clear, custom-fit, removable aligners. There are no brackets or wires like traditional metal braces.
There are 3 easy steps: the first 2 steps swiftly prepare you for your custom-made aligners; the last step is your transformation, beginning when you put on your first set of SureSmile aligners.
STEPS:
- Consult: Make an appointment for an initial SureSmile consultation with your dental professional. Check to see if your dental professional, or others in your zip code, offer SureSmile. If you are a candidate for SureSmile Aligners, a 3D digital impression and pictures of your face and teeth are taken and the treatment process begins – no fuss, no mess, just a few minutes in the dental chair.
- Scan, Plan & Fabricate: Your dental professional and knowledgeable SureSmile specialists at our Digital Lab plan and design your case using advanced digital software, orchestrating each step of your smile transformation with precision. Using just the right number of custom finished clear aligners, your dental professional partners with our Digital Lab to make your perfect smile one step closer. Once ready, your dental professional schedules a quick visit for you to review your new smile plan!
- Treat: Congratulations! Your journey to a fabulous smile begins back in the dental office when you try on your first set of SureSmile aligners. By wearing your clear aligners and following your custom treatment plan, you will quickly notice your clear aligners are not only comfortable and easy-to-wear, but virtually invisible … your friends and family won’t even notice you’re wearing them!
For the shortest time to your perfect smile, wear them 20-22 hours each day, including while asleep.
Because each case is different–some patients require more or less treatment–the total cost of your new smile will depend on the treatment plan you and your dental professional agree upon. Be sure to discuss cost, insurance options and payment plans with your dentist during your initial consultation appointment.
| SureSmile aligners | Other clear aligners | Traditional Braces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology: | |||
| Patented software powers more precise treatment plan | |||
| Uses industry leader in dental plastics for aligner fabrication | |||
| Variable trimlines for optimal comfort and movement | |||
| People: | |||
| Clinically trained orthodontists provide rigorous quality checks for each aligner treatment plan | |||
| One-on-one consults with dental professionals providing expert clinical advice and answers to your questions | |||
| Process: | |||
| Shorter time from planning to treatment | |||
| Uses digital scanning to produce images in place of impressions with paste | |||
| Laser trimmed aligners with polished edges allow for more precise fit and comfort | |||
| Uses traditional brackets and wires | |||
| Easily removable for eating, drinking and flossing | |||
| Covered by many orthodontic insurance plans |
- Consult: Make an appointment for an initial SureSmile consultation with your dental professional. Check to see if your dental professional, or others in your zip code, offer SureSmile. If you are a candidate for SureSmile® Aligners, a 3D digital impression and pictures of your face and teeth are taken and the treatment process begins – no fuss, no mess, just a few minutes in the dental chair.
- Scan, Plan & Fabricate: Your dental professional and knowledgeable SureSmile specialists at our Digital Lab plan and design your case using advanced digital software, orchestrating each step of your smile transformation with precision. Using just the right number of custom finished clear aligners, your dental professional partners with our Digital Lab to make your perfect smile one step closer. Once ready, your dental professional schedules a quick visit for you to review your new smile plan!
- Treat: Congratulations! Your journey to a fabulous smile begins back in the dental office when you try on your first set of SureSmile aligners. By wearing your clear aligners and following your custom treatment plan, you will quickly notice your clear aligners are not only comfortable and easy-to-wear, but virtually invisible … your friends and family won’t even notice you’re wearing them!
For the shortest time to your perfect smile, wear them 20-22 hours each day, including while asleep.
Because each case is different–some patients require more or less treatment–the total cost of your new smile will depend on the treatment plan you and your dental professional agree upon. Be sure to discuss cost, insurance options and payment plans with your dentist during your initial consultation appointment.
Are SureSmile Aligners right for me?
From simple to complex cases, we have a treatment option for you. Take our simple assessment to see if you are a candidate.
