Clear Aligners Adelaide
Clear Aligners in Adelaide — SureSmile Invisible Teeth Straightening
What Is SureSmile and How Does It Straighten Teeth?
SureSmile is a custom-fit clear aligner system that straightens teeth without metal braces or brackets. A prescribed series of clear aligners moves teeth into proper alignment gradually over several months. This system can correct many orthodontic issues, including anterior crowding, spacing issues, overbites and underbites.
There are 4 primary benefits of clear aligners compared with traditional metal braces:
Aesthetically pleasing: The transparent medical-grade plastic makes the aligners discreet. Most people find them far less noticeable than metal braces.
Removable: You remove the aligners for eating and brushing your teeth. This prevents the dietary restrictions associated with traditional braces, such as avoiding sticky or hard foods, and simplifies standard oral hygiene routines.
Less time at the dentist: SureSmile generally requires fewer adjustment visits than traditional metal braces because there are no wires to tighten or brackets to reattach.
Improved comfort: The absence of cement, metal wires and brackets means most people experience less irritation inside the mouth than with fixed braces.
Patients looking for comprehensive smile enhancements may combine orthodontics with cosmetic dentistry treatments. Some patients use clear aligners before receiving veneers to improve tooth positioning before cosmetic treatment.
What Is the SureSmile Treatment Process at East Adelaide Dental Studio?
The SureSmile treatment process at East Adelaide Dental Studio involves 5 steps from the initial consultation to fitting your aligners. Dr Daniel Yeun guides patients through the treatment planning process.
First appointment: We evaluate your smile, assess your bite structure and determine whether clear aligners may be suitable for you. This assessment also reviews your dental and gum health.
Full process discussion: We explain the treatment protocol from start to finish, including the likely timeline and what can affect it.
Impressions and 3D analysis: We take digital impressions and conduct a 3D analysis. This digital modelling software estimates your treatment length and projects the likely outcome before treatment begins.
Follow-up visit: We review the planned tooth movements on the 3D model and provide a complete quote for your treatment plan.
Begin treatment: We fit your first set of custom aligners, check their fit and explain how to wear and care for them.
We welcome questions throughout every stage of the process. Early evaluation can also be helpful for developing smiles, which is why children’s dentistry assessments may include orthodontic monitoring.
How Long Do You Need to Wear SureSmile Aligners Each Day?
SureSmile aligners generally need to be worn for approximately 22 hours each day. Consistent wear provides the sustained, gentle pressure required for tooth movement. Patients usually change to a new set of aligners every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on their progress and treatment plan.
Each aligner in the series differs slightly to move the teeth gradually. Regular maintenance appointments at our Glenside clinic are required to track progress, monitor gum health and check that the teeth are moving according to the 3D digital plan.
Can SureSmile Treat Minor Orthodontic Problems Faster?
SureSmile can address minor orthodontic problems in a shorter timeframe for suitable candidates. Some patients do not have complex orthodontic issues and may only require correction of the front teeth to achieve their aesthetic goals.
This approach may address minor aesthetic issues affecting the front six teeth and offers a more discreet option than full-mouth traditional braces. Treatment duration varies according to case complexity, the degree of tooth movement required and the number of aligners needed.
Aligner treatment can cause temporary sensitivity and gum irritation, and teeth will relapse without retainer wear. Some cases need attachments or reshaping between teeth.
What Payment Options Are Available for Clear Aligners?
East Adelaide Dental Studio provides payment options for clear aligner treatment. We will give you a complete quote before you decide whether to proceed.
We offer Denticare payment plans for orthodontic treatment.* Afterpay is also available for smaller amounts. We accept most Australian health funds, including Bupa Members Choice and HCF Members Choice.
You can learn more about our finance options on our payment options page or the Denticare information page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of SureSmile clear aligners depends entirely on your specific case complexity and required treatment length. We provide a complete, itemised quote at your follow-up visit after completing the 3D smile analysis. Patients use Denticare or Afterpay to manage the payment. Read more about our payment options to plan your treatment.
SureSmile can treat many mild to moderate orthodontic issues, including crowding, spacing and some bite alignments. Your dentist will advise which option suits your case.
You can eat and drink normally with SureSmile aligners because the trays are completely removable. You must remove the aligners before consuming any food or coloured beverages to prevent staining and material damage. Brush your teeth before reinserting the aligners to maintain oral hygiene and prevent tooth decay.
SureSmile aligners may cause a slight lisp during the first few days of wear while your tongue adjusts to the new plastic trays. Speech returns to normal quickly as the mouth adapts to the aligner thickness. Wearing the aligners consistently for 22 hours a day speeds up this adaptation process.