A beautifully straight smile is within reach at our Olympia, WA cosmetic dental office, where Dr. Suneet Bath provides advanced SureSmile® treatment. If you’re considering clear aligner therapy, it’s normal to feel both excited and a little nervous. With SureSmile®, you can look forward to gradually transforming your smile into the straight, confident look you’ve always wanted.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of your teeth, gums, and bite to create a healthier, more attractive smile. At our Olympia practice, Dr. Bath has devoted much of his care to SureSmile® therapy because he understands how much a great smile matters. For patients with good oral health, this treatment is a comfortable and effective alternative to traditional braces.

The days of silver metal brackets being your only option are long gone, that’s why our cosmetic dentistry practice offers clear aligners that discreetly and comfortably move your teeth into position. After researching many systems, Dr. Bath chose SureSmile® as his preferred clear aligner solution to help patients achieve stunning results.

What Problems Does SureSmile® Fix?

Clear aligner therapy is a great solution for many dental issues, including:

  • Overcrowding of teeth
  • Gaps between teeth
  • Crossbite
  • Underbite
  • Overbite
  • Gapped teeth
  • Crooked teeth

The SureSmile® Process

The clear aligner therapy process can be broken down into a few key steps:

Unlike traditional braces, there are no wires or brackets with SureSmile®. The SureSmile® aligners are made of Essix® ACE thermoplastic, which allows the aligners to fit snugly around the contours of your teeth. The Essix® material provides the exact pressure your teeth require to move into a better position. The advanced dental technology used in the SureSmile® process is simply amazing, and we can even show you what your smile will look like before you even get the first aligner. SureSmile® software lets you see the journey ahead of you and the finished product.

As your teeth shift, the aligners will be switched, and you will move on to the next aligner (about every two weeks or so). Each aligner is designed to accomplish a specific movement, so your smile will slowly move into an ideal position over time. Your SureSmile® dentist in Olympia will give you a few sets of aligners to begin the transformation.

Most patients have to wear the aligners for 22-24 hours a day, and if the time requirements are not met, your teeth will not shift into their assigned positions or will take much longer than they should to shift into place. Old metal braces and SureSmile® achieve the same end result, but clear aligners are much more comfortable than metal braces, and clear aligners require only a few visits to your cosmetic dentist’s office. For patients seeking a more comprehensive enhancement, we also offer full smile makeovers in Olympia.

Ask anyone who had braces during their teens, and they will tell you about the frequent painful trips to adjust and tighten the braces. The combination of metal wires, rubber bands, and brackets being tightened repeatedly over the course of two years does not bring back fond memories for most people.

Benefits of SureSmile® Clear Aligner Therapy

We have already mentioned some benefits of clear aligner therapy over metal braces: more comfortable and shorter treatment time. Here are other benefits of SureSmile®:

  • SureSmile® aligners are virtually invisible
  • Clear aligners are easy to maintain
  • You don’t have to change your diet with SureSmile® as you do with metal braces
  • SureSmile® aligners require fewer dental visits
  • Clear aligners are durable
  • No abrasion against tongue and cheeks
  • You can see the result prior to beginning treatment (that’s not a luxury many people can provide their patients, and we love showing you how your teeth will shift over time and then end up in a perfectly straight position)

We even offer the Propel VPro, an FDA-approved piece of technology that uses high-frequency vibrations to accelerate tooth movement. This acceleration of movement reduces the amount of time the teeth need to achieve correct tooth alignment after clear aligner therapy. We will show you how to use this amazing technology, which only needs to be used about five minutes a day during orthodontic treatment for a better fit, fewer gaps and spacing between aligners, and an overall better end result.

Frequently Asked Questions

SureSmile® and Invisalign® are both clear aligner systems, but SureSmile® uses advanced digital planning software that allows us to preview your results before treatment begins. Many patients find the technology behind SureSmile® makes the process more predictable.

Most adults and teens with mild to moderate alignment issues are great candidates, as long as their oral health is in good shape. A consultation at our Olympia cosmetic dental office will determine if SureSmile® is right for you.

Treatment time varies, but most patients achieve their new smile in 6 to 18 months. Using the Propel VPro device may shorten treatment time even further.

No — unlike traditional braces, you can remove your aligners to eat and drink. This means you won’t have to give up your favorite foods during treatment.

Learn More About SureSmile® in Olympia, WA

Discover a more comfortable and affordable alternative to metal braces with SureSmile®! Call Impressions Dentistry at (360) 493-1866 to speak with our team and schedule an appointment with Dr. Suneet S. Bath in Olympia, WA. We’re here to answer all your questions about SureSmile® and help you get started on your journey to a straighter smile.