What is the difference between SureSmile and Invisalign?

For more complex orthodontic cases, SureSmile is the right choice. Because of its customized fit, SureSmile aligners can straighten your teeth quicker than Invisalign. It is also more comfortable and less painful because it does not need many adjustments.

What is a SureSmile scan?

SureSmile creates a 3D computer model of your bite by using advanced imaging technology to scan your teeth. The 3D image can be captured with the OraScanner® or Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). The scan procedure is the beginning of your SureSmile treatment.

How long do you wear SureSmile aligners?

Each aligner is a little different, so your teeth move a little more with every change. Aligners are worn for at least 20 hours each day, and you’ll receive a new aligner every two weeks. The length of your treatment depends on the severity of your case, and treatment can take anywhere from six months to two years.

Can you drink coffee with SureSmile?

Hot liquids like coffee or soup can result in melted or distorted aligners. One exception – you can leave your SureSmile aligners in to drink plain, unflavored, non-sugared cool water. After eating or drinking, always brush your teeth before putting your clean aligners back in place.

Why is SureSmile cheaper than Invisalign?

Lab fee costs are slightly lower for SureSmile aligners than Invisalign aligners, which largely explains the difference in price. However, lower lab fees are due to limitations in the SureSmile product, including an inferior plastic material used in the aligners.

When was Suresmile invented?

Back in 2007, Drs. Rathburn and Stewart began using a technology that would come to revolutionize our office and other offices across the globe – Suresmile. What is Suresmile and how has it helped us develop as orthodontists? Well, there’s a lot so buckle up!

What are Suresmile wires?

SureSmile, also known as “smart” wires is a modern innovation that literally takes the guess work out of orthodontics. Teeth don’t move faster but instead, move with more precision than with traditional arch wires, therefore, reducing treatment time.

Can I drink water with SureSmile?

One exception – you can leave your SureSmile aligners in to drink plain, unflavored, non-sugared cool water. After eating or drinking, always brush your teeth before putting your clean aligners back in place.

Is the first Invisalign tray the worst?

The good news is that the discomfort felt in the first week typically subsides as you get used the aligners moving your teeth. Slight discomfort isn’t uncommon when you get a new set of aligners during treatment, but the first week is usually the worst of it.

Who is the owner of the company SureSmile?

The SureSmile technology was developed and is owned by OraMetrix, a company founded in 1998 by Friedrich (Fritz) Riemeier and Dr. Rohit Sachdeva, through the merger of two medical technology companies, one U.S. based and the other German.

What do you need to know about SureSmile braces?

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.

What’s the accuracy of SureSmile treatment planning software?

Dr. Sammy Thabet of Germantown, MD, explains on CNN Health Minute with Sanjay Gupta, MD, “The [treatment planning software] is accurate to 1/10th of a millimeter. The robots are able to reproduce the accuracy with the wires, and that is something I cannot do by hand.”

What’s the difference between SureSmile and Clear aligners?

While there are several similarities between popular clear aligner brands on the market, SureSmile uses proprietary software paired with our Digital Lab experts to support your dental professional in crafting your unique treatment plan for a straighter smile. Interested in the science behind SureSmile aligners?