SureSmile Clear Aligners Rocky Hill

How SureSmile Works

Instead of threading an archwire through metal brackets on each of your teeth, SureSmile uses a series of clear plastic trays to align your pearly whites. Each set of aligners – which you’ll wear for 20-22 hours a day – is designed to shift a small section of your smile at a time. After a few weeks, you’ll switch to the next set of aligners until your entire grin is perfectly uniform. Over the course of your treatment, you’ll visit your dentist in Rocky Hill for brief checkups to pick up your next few pairs of aligners and ensure your treatment is progressing as planned.

Issues That SureSmile Can Fix

Believe it or not, SureSmile can correct many of the same orthodontic issues that braces can, including:

Crowded Teeth

Brushing and flossing can be difficult when your teeth are too close together. As a result, you may have a higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Luckily, SureSmile can gradually shift your teeth into more ideal positions to make cleaning your teeth easier and more effective.

Gaps Between Teeth

Not only are noticeable spaces between teeth considered conventionally unattractive, but they may also have oral health consequences. Pieces of food can get trapped in these gaps and attract harmful bacteria that lead to decay, infections, and more. SureSmile can be an excellent way to even out the spaces between your teeth and create a healthier, more confident grin.

Bite Misalignment

If your upper and lower teeth don’t come together properly, then your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jawbone to your skull, may be exposed to great pressure. There’s a chance you could develop TMJ disorder as well as a habit of grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw. SureSmile can correct mild to moderate cases of overbite, underbite, crossbite, and other bite alignment problems.

The Benefits of SureSmile

With all of the advantages that this treatment provides, it’s no wonder why SureSmile remains more popular than metal braces. Some of the benefits of SureSmile that you can look forward to include:

• Seamless appearance – Unless someone around you knows that you’re going through SureSmile treatment, your aligners should be virtually undetectable.
• Convenience – You can remove the aligners whenever you want to eat, drink, and clean your teeth. This means there are no dietary restrictions as there are with braces, and oral hygiene is as simple as it has always been.
• Comfort – Metal braces notoriously irritate the gums, cheeks, tongue, and lips with their sharp wires and brackets. SureSmile, on the other hand, is made from smooth plastic for maximum comfort.
• Faster results – The average treatment time for SureSmile is 6 to 18 months, while braces often take two to three full years to accomplish the same results.

Understanding the Cost of SureSmile

Due to the customizable nature of clear aligner treatment, it’s practically impossible for us to give you an accurate estimate of the cost without completing an exam. Don’t worry, though – the price is usually comparable to that of braces, and we can give you a number at your consultation. If you want to learn more about the cost of SureSmile in Rocky Hill in the meantime, feel free to read on!

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Factors That Affect the Cost of SureSmile

At your consultation, we will determine:

• If any preliminary treatments are needed, like gum disease therapy
• How many aligners need to be made
• If you’re a good candidate for single-arch treatment
• The type of retainer you need

Once we have all of this information, we can begin working on your custom treatment plan and provide you with an estimate of the price. We will also discuss what you can do (and what you should avoid) to prevent added costs and frustrating delays.

SureSmile vs. Mail-In Aligners: Which Costs More?

Almost always, mail-in aligners are cheaper. There are a few reasons for this, including that they rely on DIY impressions and usually skip the consultation entirely. Although this saves patients money upfront, they often end up spending all of their “savings” and more later to correct worsened misalignment and dental injuries. For that reason, we strongly advise against these alternatives. Even though professional treatments like SureSmile require a higher upfront investment, it’s well worth it.

Does Dental Insurance Cover SureSmile? 

If you are insured, there’s a chance that dental insurance will cover a portion of the cost of your orthodontic treatment. Ultimately, the best way to find out is by reviewing the fine print on your plan! Since we accept plans from several popular providers, including Anthem and Cigna, we can also help make the process of understanding and utilizing your benefits simple. The first step? Providing us with your membership information!

Options for Making SureSmile Affordable

What if you don’t have dental insurance? Does that mean you’re stuck paying for the cost of SureSmile in one lump sum? Thanks to CareCredit, the answer is “no.” This trusted third-party financier offers convenient payment plans so you can break up the total price into smaller, more manageable chunks. Plus, many of their options have little-to-no interest attached, making this financial solution even better! If you’d like further details, including where to sign up, don’t hesitate to give a friendly member of our team a call.

Is SureSmile Better Than Invisalign?

Although the two types of clear aligner systems are similar, certain differences make SureSmile a better option than Invisalign, including:

• Faster treatment time, on average, is between 6 and 18 months, while Invisalign can take 12-18 months.
• SureSmile can be less than Invisalign when it comes to cost; however, this is dependent on various factors that will be determined during your consultation.
• The potential for fewer dental follow-up appointments.

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