The reason patients don’t need a Santa Fe orthodontist to get SureSmile is because the aligners are made off-site by the company.

The dentist takes an impression of your teeth and sends it to the lab, where they make your first series of trays.

Patients prefer SureSmile over metal braces because the aligners are clear plastic — you can hardly see them, compared to metal braces. Metal braces are bulky and uncomfortable and take up space in your mouth, hiding your beautiful white teeth for years. People who wear metal braces usually carry wax with them to cover the pieces of metal that rub on the insides of their lips and cheeks, creating uncomfortable sores.

SureSmile trays are smooth, clear plastic, so they are comfortable to wear. Our dentists attach “buttons” to patients’ teeth which allow them to snap in their aligner trays. Patients love that they’re removable, and they can take them out for special occasions like graduation or prom.

Additionally, you must take out your aligner trays to eat, so that means your diet is not restricted. With metal braces, there are a number of foods that are difficult to eat, such as corn on the cob, spinach and popcorn.