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Traditional braces have straightened teeth for decades with metal wires, brackets, and manual adjustments from an orthodontist. Now, thanks to the forward thinking of orthodontists and recent advances in technology, the SureSmile braces system is reinventing orthodontic treatment.
How SureSmile Technology Works
First, your orthodontist will use a high-tech computer to create a 3-D computer image of your teeth. From this model, the orthodontist will create virtual simulations of your orthodontic treatment plan. Next, robotic technology is used to customize archwires in order to create the outcome planned by your orthodontist. The archwires are made of a copper, nickel, and titanium alloy in order to provide a gentle, consistent force that will move your teeth.
Saving Time with SureSmile
The SureSmile braces system reduces treatment time by providing a series of customized wires that work efficiently to move your teeth into the desired position. Traditional braces can’t use the same wires as SureSmile, due to the high temperatures required to customize the specialized archwires. As a result, traditional braces can’t produce the same precise movements that SureSmile offers, leading to a longer treatment time. SureSmile braces save approximately eight months’ worth of treatment time over traditional braces.
High-Tech Treatment
The computerized archwires created by SureSmile technology allow your orthodontist to orchestrate the movement of your teeth, shifting them directly into place. Traditional braces are adjusted manually, so one movement often causes other changes with the alignment of your teeth, resulting in the need for further adjustments.
If you live in the San Francisco area and are interested in braces, meet with one of the doctors at Image Orthodontics. We can help you attain the beautiful, straight teeth you desire. Schedule an appointment by calling (415) 752-0654 and explore which type of braces is best for your orthodontic needs.
"The orthodontist was great when he explained my issue to me and my mom. He talked to us in plain English so we could understand and he even drew us a picture of what he was talking about. He made us feel that it was important to him that we fully understood the treatment before he did anything else. The staff was great too. They treated us...
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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, the specialists of Image Orthodontics can help. We offer the latest in orthodontic solutions in San Francisco, with an emphasis on personalized care for each of our patients. Call us at (415) 752-0654 to schedule your consultation and explore these helpful resources about orthodontics.
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