Suresmile uses a series of virtually invisible, removable aligners to apply gentle pressure to your teeth and move them in small increments into a straighter position. You will need to replace your aligners every one to two weeks, as advised by us. The fact that we can plot your treatment using CAD-CAM technology means that you’ll need fewer aligners and your teeth can be straightened in as little as 15 weeks, although more complicated cases may take longer.

Each aligner is carefully designed to fit your teeth like a glove. You should have a clear idea about how many aligners you will need from the outset of your treatment.

Your Suresmile treatment can be broken down into three stages. The first stage is for you to come into Spring Grove Clinic for a consultation so you can ask questions and we can find out more about your individual case.

During stage two, we will take impressions (moulds) of your teeth – this can be done with scanning technology or using an intra-oral scanner. All of these methods are painless and only take a matter of minutes.

Stage three is the treatment stage. During the next 15 or so weeks, you will be given a series of aligners to replace at regular intervals. We will ask you to come in for occasional check-up appointments so we can monitor how your teeth are moving. Towards the end of your treatment, we may need to take another impression of your teeth to make a final retainer that you will wear to keep your teeth in their new, straight position.

Suresmile is a popular orthodontic treatment because it causes minimal disruption to your daily life. The clear braces are almost invisible, slim line, comfortable and created to fit your teeth perfectly. You can also take your aligners out for eating, drinking, brushing or flossing so having your teeth straightened doesn’t need to affect your diet or your oral health routine.

Most people find that for 24 to 48 hours after having their Suresmile aligners fitted, they notice a slight difference to their speech as they adjust to the sensation of the aligners. Within a couple of days though, you should find that your speech is back to normal.

Don’t worry, Suresmile uses gentle forces to move your teeth, which means it is associated with fewer risks than conventional braces.

To see the best results, we recommend that you wear your aligners for 22 to 23 hours every single day during your treatment. This means that you should only take them out to eat or drink anything other than water, and to clean your teeth.