SureSmile Clear Aligners – Boise, ID

How SureSmile Clear Aligners Work

Unlike traditional braces, which utilize metal brackets and wires attached to your enamel, this service utilizes a series of transparent plastic trays that fit snugly over your arches to shift your teeth to their ideal places. They must be worn for 20 to 22 hours daily to prevent anything from reverting back to its starting position, and then after a week or two, we’ll direct you to switch to the next pair in your treatment plan.

Many patients complete this service in about 12 to 18+ months, which is often shorter than the 24+ months often required for standard orthodontics.

Who SureSmile Clear Aligners Can Help

You must consult Dr. Irons first, so she can examine your current dental condition and discuss your goals and concerns to determine whether it’s the best option for you. Then, she can devise a customized treatment plan based on her findings. She might recommend SureSmile to address the following issues:

Crowded Teeth

You might think over overcrowded and crooked teeth as a purely aesthetic problem, but if they’re pressed too closely together, you may not be able to reach all surfaces to brush and floss them. These trays can help evenly distribute everything to improve your dental health and appearance.

Gaps Between Teeth

Wider spaces in your grin tend to trap bits of food and other debris, attracting unwanted bacteria that contribute to cavities and gum disease. They also leave sections of gum exposed, increasing the risk of injury. Clear aligners can help pull your teeth close together to close the gaps.

Bite Alignment

Bite issues, such as a severe overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite, can make it harder to eat, speak, and smile confidently. SureSmile can help correct your jaw’s position, though this may require additional buttons, bands, or other accessories.

The Benefits of SureSmile Clear Aligners

There are several excellent reasons to consider straightening your smile with these transparent trays, including:

• Improve your dental health. Correcting misalignments helps prevent oral issues, such as worn-down enamel and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, to protect your dental condition.
• Minimally invasive option. The trays are removable, so they interfere with daily habits and routines, like brushing and flossing twice daily, less than braces usually do.
• No dietary restrictions. SureSmile isn’t intended to be worn during meals, so patients can enjoy all their favorite foods.
• Enhance your confidence. The transparent material is more discreet and allows your enamel to show through, which can boost your self-esteem.
• Faster treatment timelines. Many patients finish treatment in a year or more, which is often faster than the 2+ years often necessary for standard orthodontics.

How Much Do SureSmile Clear Aligners Cost?

It’s natural to wonder how much you might pay to straighten your teeth with SureSmile, but the answer can depend on your unique circumstances. For instance, the cost can be affected by different factors, such as the severity of your misalignments and whether you comply with the allotted wear-time instructions.

Our office is in-network with many major PPO dental insurance providers, but these plans often categorize clear aligners as a cosmetic service, and don’t cover the cost. But we don’t want your financial situation to prevent you from having the perfectly aligned grin that you deserve, so we offer the following options to help make treatments more affordable:

• In-house savings plan. Our in-office membership includes 2 annual cleanings, all necessary X-rays, and additional discounts on restorative, elective, orthodontic, and sleep apnea services.
• Flexible financing. We also happily accept low- to no-interest payment plans through Alphaeon, CareCredit, and Sunbit. These let you divide the total cost into more manageable installments if your application is approved.