When teeth overlap, they can appear jagged, off-balance, and less attractive. With that said, this can be more than just a concern for your smile. Teeth that overlap in inappropriate ways can be harder to clean effectively, and they can affect the way that a person applies force when they bite and chew food. By fixing problems with overlapping teeth, you can see cosmetic as well as oral health benefits! Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can actually help you see the results you want with removable clear appliances. Like other clear aligners, SureSmile Clear Aligners can offer a discreet and convenient way to undergo orthodontic treatment. What makes them stand apart is their focus on shifting teeth at the front of your smile, as it can produce the results you want in less time! (more…)

Over the course of orthodontic treatment, your smile will gradually improve as problems with poor alignment are resolved. While this offers an exciting improvement, the positioning of your teeth is just one aspect that can influence the overall quality of your smile. To fully protect your teeth and gums over the course of an adjustment, you should stay committed to maintaining good oral hygiene. Removable aligners make this easier, as you will be able to slip off your appliances whenever it is time to brush or floss. You will also not have to worry about food debris becoming stuck to metal braces! At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we have helped many people correct misalignment with SureSmile Clear Aligners. In addition to being removable and discreet, these aligners offer an additional benefit – their design focuses on the movement of your front teeth, which can lead to results in less time! (more…)

A gap between teeth can be an especially frustrating problem, as it can seem to draw an undeserved amount of attention while also disrupting the symmetry of your smile. Many people will find that there is no way to fix a gap without arranging orthodontic treatment. If you assume that this means you must wear metal braces, you may be hesitant to have these permanent aligners put in position. What you should know is that alternative treatment options do exist. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we are able to provide patients with SureSmile Clear Aligners. SureSmile aligners are difficult to see while being easy to remove – in other words, they offer a refreshingly patient-friendly approach to care. (more…)

While the start of orthodontic treatment can be exciting, it can also cause a person to feel a little unease, as they will not know what to expect from their adjustment. Because clear aligners make orthodontic work more convenient as well as less conspicuous, you can be less nervous when beginning your correction, but you may still have questions. You can be happy to know that with SureSmile Clear Aligners, you will be able to wear your appliances discreetly, and that you are able to remove them at any points where they may be in your way. You can be happy to know that in addition to offering a more convenient solution for orthodontic work, SureSmile aligners can lead to a completed treatment in less time than it takes to fix a person’s smile using other appliances. (more…)

It can be exciting to start thinking about how you will look after you complete an orthodontic treatment. Of course, before you reach the end of your adjustment, you will need to determine what appliance might be right for you. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can provide treatment through the use of SureSmile Clear Aligners. When you choose SureSmile aligners, you can look forward to a correction that relies on discreet appliances that are made from a clear material. While other clear aligners are available, SureSmile offers you a chance to shorten your treatment time by prioritizing the correction of your front teeth. (more…)

When people start to consider the advantages to finally having orthodontic work done, they may focus on what treatment can do for the way that they look. What you might also consider is the benefit to your oral health, as fixing problems with overlapping teeth can make it easier to fight tartar buildup. Spaces that overlap can be difficult for you to clean, so it can be easier for bacteria and food debris to become trapped, affecting your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office has experience taking care of these problems, but we are also prepared to help you deal with your malocclusion! Because we use SureSmile Clear Aligners to care for our patients, we can offer a discreet adjustment experience that takes less time than other appliances. (more…)

Is orthodontic work just a way to make your smile more attractive? It is easy to identify the cosmetic benefits of having your teeth straightened. Fixing gaps and overlaps can remove distracting flaws from your smile, and also help make your appearance more symmetrical. What you might not realize is that by fixing malocclusion, you can enjoy oral health benefits as well as an improved smile. Straighter teeth can lead to bite improvements. This work can also make it easier to protect yourself against decay and gum disease. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office provides orthodontic work with SureSmile Clear Aligners. As you learn about SureSmile aligners, you can find that they are effective at fixing crooked teeth in less time than other appliances! (more…)

Malocclusion can affect different people in different ways. For some, problems with poor dental alignment can leave a visible gap, or several gaps, between their teeth. Others are self-conscious because teeth that are too close together can look awkward or uneven. When arranging orthodontic treatment with SureSmile Clear Aligners, our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can make sure you receive a personalized approach to care. That means planning your adjustment around your needs, and providing appliances that are specifically made for your smile. SureSmile aligners, like other clear appliances, can be worn without drawing unwanted attention. What sets SureSmile apart from other aligners is the way they are designed to shorten a person’s overall adjustment time! (more…)

When you arrange orthodontic treatment with SureSmile Clear Aligners, you can look forward to a shorter adjustment timeline. These appliances are made to focus on the movement of your front teeth, which can lead to improvements that people can pick up on in less time. With that said, you may end up prolonging your treatment time if you spend too much time during the day not wearing your aligners. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office has helped many patients fix frustrating issues with smile gaps and overlaps with these discreet, removable appliances. In addition to helping you feel better about your appearance, the work of adjusting your smile can lead to oral health benefits! (more…)

Orthodontic work can often take place during childhood. In fact, people may associate the sight of metal braces with youth due to the frequency with which treatment takes place around the preteen or teen years. Because of this, adults are sometimes put off by the idea of doing work to straighten their teeth because they may feel self-conscious about wearing a conspicuous appliance. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office actually offers a discreet alternative to metal braces in the form of SureSmile Clear Aligners. These appliances can be worn without attracting attention, as they are made from a clear material. An additional benefit to using SureSmile aligners is their shorter treatment periods. These appliances are designed to focus on straightening your front teeth, and they can produce your desired results in less than one year! (more…)