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The Benefits of Invisible Suresmile Aligners Vs Traditional Metal Braces
When you have a straighter, healthier-looking smile, people really take notice. Our smiles are one of the things that make the biggest impression on others. This is why at Athens Dental Group, Dr. Drew Richardson and Dr. Brant Sandifer work so hard to help clients find their best smiles using services like Suresmile aligners.
Traditional Metal Braces
Before the introduction of invisible braces, the only option for straightening smiles was traditional metal braces. These devices work by using metal brackets, wires, and elastic ties to gradually force teeth into alignment over time.
However, while these braces could straighten most misaligned smiles, they leave much to be desired aesthetically.
Many adults still have vivid memories of being teased as children over their metal braces. Names like “metal mouth” and much worse were very common forms of bullying for kids with braces.
Beyond their appearance, metal braces are also extremely cumbersome to wear, eat with, and clean. They can alter a person’s speech, and the wires and metal can rub against the soft tissue inside your mouth.
Plus, food often gets stuck inside the braces, requiring special cleaning methods and increasing the chances of plaque and tartar build-up.
Finally, metal braces are usually worn between 20-24 months on average and require several trips to the dentist for adjustments.
Why People Love Their Invisible Braces
Invisible braces like Suresmile aligners are ideal for minor to moderate smile misalignment issues such as crossbites and crooked teeth. Like metal braces, they use gradual pressure to reshift your teeth. Here are some of the advantages Suresmile has over traditional metal braces:
Appearance
They use a special BPA-free plastic that, when worn, makes them nearly invisible. You can wear them anywhere and feel at ease knowing you can smile and laugh with complete confidence.
Accessibility
When it’s time to enjoy a meal or brush your teeth, all you have to do is take your aligners out. Then, once you are finished, pop them back in. It’s that simple!
Comfort
Invisible aligners are more comfortable than traditional metal braces by a mile. First, there are no components that can irritate soft tissue. Plus, Suresmile is custom-made to fit over your teeth. This means you can speak normally.
Better oral health
It’s far easier to attend to your daily oral hygiene with Suresmile. You just need to take them out before brushing and flossing. Cleaning your teeth with metal braces, on the other hand, is far more complicated.
Fewer office visits
Using Suresmiles, you won’t need to visit the dentist nearly as often. But with metal braces, there are many more components that can fail, and adjustments that only a dentist can make.
Higher treatment compliance
Compliance is key to success in any at-home treatment. With metal braces, you need to comply with a lot more rules than with Suresmile.
For example, missing adjustment appointments and not performing daily maintenance can result in longer or even failed treatments.
Suresmile mainly requires you to change your dental trays every few weeks or so, making the treatment plan very easy to follow.
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Determining If Invisible Braces Are Right for You
To learn more about invisible braces for adults in Watkinsville, Georgia, call Athens Dental Group at (706) 666-4611 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Sandifer or Dr. Richardson. In as little as 6-18 months, you can enjoy your perfect smile with Suresmile.
Dr. Brant Sandifer Connect Dr. Brant Sandifer on LinkedIn
Highly regarded local dentist Dr. Brant Sandifer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Biology degree from the University of Georgia. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Since 2017, Dr. Sandifer has been dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in Athens. He is passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. Dr. Sandifer is actively involved in the community and is trusted by his patients to provide the highest standard of dental care.
Dr. Drew Richardson Connect Dr. Drew Richardson on LinkedIn
An esteemed local dentist, Dr. Drew Richardson earned his Biology degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia. As a Hinman Scholar, he graduated second in his class at the Dental College of Georgia, joining Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Societies. Dr. Richardson is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the L.D. Pankey study club and has advanced cosmetic training from Spear Academy. He volunteers at Georgia dental clinics such as Hope Dental Clinic and Christ Community Clinic and has participated in dental missions to Haiti.