Is SureSmile faster than Invisalign?

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.

Is Invisalign and SureSmile the same?

While the general design is the same, Invisalign treatment and SureSmile are not the same. Align Technology has been in the orthodontics industry longer than rival companies such as SureSmile, so they've had a significant advantage in developing patented technology for the effective movement of teeth.

What is faster than Invisalign?

Are braces faster than Invisalign? Typically braces are faster than clear aligners like Invisalign, but not always. The type of correction that's needed influences whether traditional braces or invisible aligners are faster. Invisalign is not as good as braces for severely crooked teeth.

How long is SureSmile treatment?

SureSmile has been shown to straighten teeth in 40% less time than conventional orthodontics. For example, treatments estimated to take two years with traditional orthodontics may take only 12 to 15 months using SureSmile. A number of factors can affect treatment time and your actual length of treatment may vary.

Does SureSmile hurt?

This is the equivalent of adjusting your braces at the orthodontist, so it's not unusual for your teeth to feel a little sore for a day or two. Usually, this discomfort is mild enough that you won't even need over-the-counter pain medication.

What makes the SureSmile Clear Aligner system so different?

Can I eat with SureSmile aligners?

Can I eat and drink with SureSmile Aligners? As a rule of thumb, remove your aligners to eat meals or snacks, drink liquids or chew gum. This helps keep them virtually invisible, retains their fit and helps reduce the risk of tooth decay. Do not wear aligners when drinking hot, sweet or colored liquids, like red wine.

How do I get rid of SureSmile?

When removing your SureSmile® aligner, always use your index fingernails to pull downwards on the back of the aligner. To remove the lower, use your thumbs and push up. Ensure that you always remove from the back of the SureSmile® aligner, this will make your aligner last longer.

How often should you clean SureSmile aligners?

Keep your clear aligners fresh and clean by soaking them in a denture cleaner or SureSmile cleaner at least once a day. This can keep your aligners clear and smelling their best.

How do you take care of SureSmile aligners?

Which braces are the fastest?

While the speed of the process is highly determined by the type of issue you are dealing with, most experts seem to agree that the clear aligners are the quickest way to straighten your teeth.

Do teeth move faster with braces or Invisalign?

Total orthodontic treatment time depends on how much the teeth need to be moved or rotated. On average, Invisalign is faster than traditional braces: Invisalign may take 9 to 18 months to complete treatment. Braces typically take 22 months to move teeth into the desired alignment.

What takes longer Invisalign or braces?

While traditional metal braces require somewhere between 18 and 24 months, the average length of treatment with Invisalign is 12 months. However, the time needed to deliver the results you desire largely depends on how complex the treatment plan is.

Is SureSmile invisible?

SureSmile Aligners Are Made For Comfort

Using high-quality plastics allows patients to have aligners that are comfortable to wear, extremely customizable, and nearly invisible.

Can SureSmile correct overbite?

Crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, and gapped teeth all can be corrected through SureSmile®.

Does SureSmile have an app?

“To support this critical need, we've conceptualized SureSmileU, an app that provides on-demand learning for our digital orthodontic solution and that helps our employees to provide efficient customer support at the highest standard.”

Can I brush my Invisalign with toothpaste?

Clean your aligner with a toothpaste and toothbrush, but choose a gentle formula and brush. Use a very soft-bristled toothbrush, an all-purpose toothpaste (one formulated for children works well) and always brush the aligner lightly and gently. Clean your aligner with a denture cleaner tablet.

Can I drink beer with SureSmile?

Take your aligners out before drinking hot coffee or tea, red wine or beer, and soda. Take your Invisalign case with you when you're going out — do not store aligners in a napkin. Rinse your teeth with water or brush them before replacing Invisalign to avoid possible decalcification or other hygiene issues.

What do you soak Invisalign in?

Fill a small bowl with half warm water and half hydrogen peroxide. Soak your Invisalign for a couple of hours or overnight if they're “cloudy” to make them clear again. Lightly brush the trays with a toothbrush dipped in baking soda to remove stains and any buildup.

Why arent my teeth straight after Invisalign?

It's normal for your teeth to slightly shift after having your Invisalign braces removed or once you stop wearing Invisalign. This is the result of everyday wear and tear on your teeth as you bite down, chew, swallow, and speak.

What are the disadvantages of Invisalign?

What do the bumps on Invisalign do?

Attachments are tiny tooth-colored “bumps” that are bonded to the teeth using dental composites. They will be placed at precise locations to allow the aligners to grip the teeth as they are guiding them to their new locations.

Do aligners cut your tongue?

Tongue and Gum Irritation

The edge of some aligners might have a positioning or length that rubs against your cheek, tongue, the floor of the mouth or gums. It can cause a significant amount of irritation, especially if you don't control the rubbing early on.

Does Invisalign give you a lisp?

When you first have your Invisalign brace system fitted and placed for treatment, it is not unusual for the wearer to notice a slight lisp to the speech. This is often only noticeable to the wearer, and not to others around them. The slight lisp is often most obvious when making the “s” or “sh” sounds.

Is Invisalign more painful than braces?

Invisalign is often known as being pain-free, but, it is less painful than the metal braces. The pain mainly occurs when moving teeth and straightening a bite.