Normal treatment time with SureSmile is almost 40% faster than average braces.
Shullman Orthodontics is proud to offer SureSmile technology to our Wellington, FL patients. Dr. Howard Shullman is specially trained with this type of technology, and is here to address your orthodontic needs.
You have probably heard from friends or family that wearing braces is a long-term commitment, taking more than two years on average. With SureSmile orthodontic treatment, getting braces isn’t what it used to be. You’ll get outstanding results in less time with SureSmile technology. Read below to learn more about this revolutionary system!

Top Reasons SureSmile Is The Right Choice:

Less time in braces - SureSmile® on average takes 34% less time than traditional braces. Imagine a beautiful, healthy smile next year!
Greater comfort - The SureSmile® system is engineered to maximize therapeutic efficiency of each wire, significantly reducing the number of wire changes. This means fewer episodes of discomfort over the course of treatment.
Fewer appointments - Patients have less time out of school and more time for homework, sports, and friends!
Healthier gums and teeth - Less time in braces means healthier gums and less chance of developing cavities and white spot lesions around the braces.
Precise computerized control - Treatment is enhanced thanks to the 3-D visualization tools that SureSmile® provides and our 6 axis robot bends custom archwires that are accurate to within 1/10 of a millimeter. Pretreatment setups and computerized planning assure accuracy.
Superior Results – The American Board of Orthodontics scoring of every patient’s target tooth positions assures patients of getting the finest possible result and value for the investment they have made.

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Suresmile’s 3 Step Process:

Step-One: Advanced Computer Imaging
SureSmile creates a 3-D computer model of your mouth by using advanced imaging technology to scan your teeth. The 3-D image is captured with the OraScanner or Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). The scan procedure is the very beginning of your SureSmile treatment.

Step-Two: Custom Treatment Planning
With the 3-D computer model that was taken, the doctor can now see your teeth from every angle and how they fit together. SureSmile Treatment Planning software provides a virtual simulation tool that allows your doctor to determine the final position for your teeth and the most effective plan for your unique treatment needs.

Step-Three: Robotic Accuracy
Once Dr. Shullman has determined your treatment plan; SureSmile then directs a robot to bend a shape-memory alloy archwire according to your doctor’s specifications. This wire is designed to deliver gentle forces needed to move your teeth consistently and directly to their desired finishing position.

SureSmile Frequently Asked Questions:

Is SureSmile treatment really less painful than traditional orthodontic treatment?

The pain patients experience during orthodontic treatment is a result of changes in pressure caused by adjusting wires. Patients who use SureSmile treatment experience less pain, because fewer wire adjustments and changes are needed.

Is my orthodontist in control of my treatment?

Absolutely! In fact, SureSmile technology provides your orthodontist greater control over treatment than traditional braces.

What is special about SureSmile archwires?

A SureSmile archwire is customized for your unique treatment plan by applying high temperatures and robotic precision to a wire made from shape memory alloy. Once the SureSmile wire is inserted into your brackets, the shape memory alloy is activated by your body heat and “remembers” its design to move teeth according to the treatment plan embedded in the bends of the wire. The material characteristics of shape memory alloy delivers gentle, constant forces as they move your teeth to their target position.

Is there a risk of damaging my teeth because they are moving faster?

SureSmile wires do not move teeth faster than the same wires used in conventional orthodontics. Your overall treatment time is shorter because SureSmile moves your teeth more directly to their target positions.