We love it when our patients and their families work to improve their smiles! Because of that, we are excited to offer SureSmile® clear aligners for your orthodontic needs. SureSmile® clear aligners are easily removable and flexible to your busy schedule.
Whether your kid is excelling in soccer or you’re playing a casual game of frisbee with your friends, Benage Dental Care is eager to help. Read below for some tips on handling orthodontic treatment with clear aligners.
How SureSmile® Aligners Work
SureSmile® clear aligners have a simple maintenance procedure that saves you time in the dentist’s chair. Here’s how the SureSmile® aligner treatment works:
- Preparing Your Aligners: SureSmile® aligners are tools built to adjust your smile, which looks and feels like a transparent mouthguard. Our team will first measure your smile and create a set of plastic aligners that slightly shift your smile into place.
- The Treatment: You may feel slight tenderness as your smile adjusts to each new aligner. We will provide gradually tighter aligners every two weeks until your new smile is set. Be sure to wear your aligner as the dentists instruct.
- Let The Magic Happen: SureSmile® clear aligners typically take 12-18 months to achieve their desired results. Drs. Mark and AnneMarie Benage will outline a personal treatment plan and individualized instruction during your first visit.
Light Sports Games? Keep Your Aligners In.
SureSmile® clear aligners can be kept on during low-contact sports. Low-contact sports are activities with minimal risk to your teeth, such as running or volleyball. Our dental team recommends keeping your aligners on as much as possible to speed up the treatment process.
Protect Your Smile With Mouthguards
We recommend removing the aligners while participating in high-contact sports like football or wrestling. Benage Dental Care provides mouthguards to help patients secure their teeth from becoming damaged.
To move your treatment along quickly, we suggest removing the aligners right before you play, putting in a mouthguard, and placing them back in as soon as the game is done.
Managing Sports Concerns With SureSmile® Aligners
We’re right by your side to make your move to a SureSmile® aligner treatment as smooth as possible. These are some common concerns athletes have with clear aligners and how our team can work around these issues.
Staying Hydrated
SureSmile® clear aligners can be used while drinking warm or cold water, which makes it convenient to keep in while you play.
If you’d like to add some electrolytes or a quick snack, try to carry a toothbrush with you so you can easily clean your teeth then place the aligners back in. SureSmile® clear aligners require no diet adjustments, making it easy to get a bite to eat before heading to the court.
Feeling Comfortable
Some patients might worry that clear aligners could distract them from performing their best. Luckily enough, SureSmile® clear aligners are customized to fit your teeth.
The plastic aligners are also built for a more active lifestyle and won’t become loose as you run or pivot. The flexible material is durable and discrete, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
Speaking Clearly
Speaking clearly can be essential for team sports such as basketball or football. We recommend practicing speaking for a few days before a big game or event so you have a good idea of how to articulate yourself clearly with the aligners.
Hit A Home Run With SureSmile® Clear Aligners
Our highly trained cosmetic team has provided straighter smiles for patients from all walks of life, including athletes. Many athletes love how straighter smiles have helped them feel more confident and given them more time to do what they love. Straight teeth help you be free from managing dental pain and discomfort. Call Benage Dental Care in Cleburne, TX to get started today!
