Straighter Teeth Without the Metal
SureSmile clear aligners offer a comfortable, virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without metal brackets or wires. At Williamsburg Dental Health, we use SureSmile's advanced 3D digital planning to map your entire treatment before you start, so you can see your projected results upfront.
How SureSmile Works
Each set of custom aligners is worn for about two weeks before switching to the next in the series. The trays are removable, so you can eat, brush, and floss normally. Most patients complete treatment in 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of their case.
SureSmile is a great option for teens and adults who want a straighter smile without the look and feel of traditional braces. Our doctors monitor your progress with regular check-ins at our Williamsburg or Marengo office, adjusting your plan as needed to keep results on track. For patients who also need cosmetic treatments after alignment, we can coordinate a comprehensive plan.
SureSmile aligners work by applying gentle, controlled forces to shift your teeth incrementally over time. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks before progressing to the next set in the series. Appointments are spaced four to six weeks apart and are typically brief — just a check to confirm that movement is on track and to hand off your next sets of trays. Most treatment plans are completed in 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of the case.
One of the biggest advantages of clear aligners over traditional braces is the freedom they offer. The trays are removable, so you eat, brush, and floss normally throughout treatment. There are no food restrictions, no brackets to break, and no wires to adjust. For patients who play sports or musical instruments, aligners fit easily into an active lifestyle. Compliance is important, though — the trays need to be worn 20 to 22 hours per day to stay on schedule.
Not every orthodontic case is suitable for clear aligners. Complex bite corrections or severe crowding may require a different approach. During your initial consultation, your dentist will evaluate your teeth, take digital scans, and let you know whether SureSmile is a good fit. For many patients in Williamsburg, Marengo, and the surrounding Iowa County area, aligners offer a discreet, convenient path to a straighter smile without the look and feel of metal braces.
Your SureSmile Journey
From consultation to your new smile
Consultation and Scan
We take 3D digital scans of your teeth, evaluate your bite, and show you a projected treatment outcome.
Custom Aligners
Your custom aligners are fabricated. You switch to a new set every two weeks as your teeth gradually move into position.
Results
After completing your aligner series, we provide retainers to maintain your new smile for the long term.
Key Benefits
Clear, virtually invisible trays
Clear, virtually invisible trays.
Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing
Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing.
Advanced 3D treatment planning
Advanced 3D treatment planning.
Comfortable with no metal brackets or wires
Comfortable with no metal brackets or wires.
Regular check-ins to monitor progress
Regular check-ins to monitor progress.