While dental alignment issues like gaps, crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can lead to a host of oral and overall health problems, many people are hesitant to commit to traditional metal braces. Fortunately, SureSmile clear aligners are a discreet and effective orthodontic treatment that can address mild to moderate malocclusions. Here’s a brief guide to how you can prepare yourself for a smooth and comfortable orthodontic treatment.
Get Used to Brushing More Frequently
While dentists recommend that everyone brush at least twice a day, SureSmile patients need to thoroughly clean their teeth each time before wearing their aligners. The aligners will have to be removed before eating or drinking anything but liquid water, so you’ll need to get used to brushing and flossing after each meal and snack. Getting into this habit before your treatment starts can help you avoid unsightly stains and treatment-delaying oral infections.
Learn to Schedule Time for Meals and Snacks
You’ll need to wear your clear aligners for at least twenty hours each day during SureSmile treatment, and it’s ideal to wait at least thirty minutes after eating before brushing. To maximize how much you can wear your aligners each day, you’ll need to learn to be mindful of when you eat and to budget enough time for oral hygiene afterward. Getting used to snacking less before SureSmile treatment can prime you to keep your realignment process on track.
Get Excited About Achieving a Healthier Smile
Straightening out your smile can deliver a wide range of benefits like:
- More comfortable chewing
- Easier oral hygiene
- Improved confidence in your appearance
- Reducing stress to the jaw, neck, and back
Understanding how orthodontic treatment can improve your life can help you get excited about the results you can expect and stay motivated to keep up with your oral hygiene and treatment instructions. This will help ensure that your realignment process progresses as planned so you can achieve an amazing new smile that you’ll be proud to show off.
SureSmile may be the best way to improve your smile and your oral health. Adhering to your dentist’s treatment instructions will set you up to enjoy having a gorgeous new grin.
About the Practice
Moulton Dentistry of Hoover offers the finest oral healthcare in Birmingham. Led by Drs. Marc Moulton and Ethan Gunn, the staff treats each patient with compassion, courtesy, and outstanding customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as SureSmile services. To learn more about how you can prepare for your orthodontic treatment, contact the office online or dial (205) 988-3360.