I’ve Had Braces Before; Can I Get SureSmile?

September 3, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — precisiondental @ 10:35 pm
Lady shows off her clear aligners

SureSmile is a modern alternative to traditional braces that realigns teeth using removable and virtually invisible clear aligners, and it can be an excellent way to address many mild to moderate dental misalignments. While many people wear braces in adolescence to address their alignment issues, some of them find that their teeth drift out of place in the decades after their initial orthodontic treatment is over. Here’s a quick look at how SureSmile can re-straighten the smile of a person who has previously worn braces.

Why Did My Teeth Drift out of Alignment After Braces?

Braces take a while to shift teeth into healthier positions, but your pearly whites will begin to drift back toward their former alignment as soon as your orthodontic appliances are removed. To prevent this, it’s crucial to wear your retainer as instructed for as long as possible after the treatment ends. However, the teeth of many patients will drift back out of alignment after they stop wearing braces, and SureSmile can be a great way for many adults to get their smiles back in shape.

How Does SureSmile Work?

The SureSmile process begins with a dentist taking precise measurements of the patient’s teeth and oral cavity, and this data will be used to construct a customized sequence of clear aligners designed to realign their smile. The patient will need to wear their clear aligners for at least twenty hours daily for two weeks before switching to the next set in their sequence. Each pair will pick the treatment up where the last one left off, and most SureSmile treatments can be completed within six to sixteen months.

Can SureSmile Help People Who Have Worn Braces Before?

SureSmile can be an excellent orthodontic option for many people who have worn braces before. This treatment is well-suited to addressing mild to moderate misalignments, and the process is much more comfortable than traditional orthodontic methods. The patient will be able to eat and drink whatever they like since the aligners can be easily removed, and they won’t have to worry about their appliances showing when they laugh or smile.

Don’t let your teeth drift out of alignment after wearing braces. SureSmile may be an excellent way to preserve or regain the hard-won results of your previous orthodontic treatment.

About the Practice

Precision Dental Care offers the finest oral health services in Federal Way. Led by Drs. David Mace and Navi Dhaliwal, the staff treats each patient with kindness, courtesy, and respect in a friendly and welcoming office. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as SureSmile services. To book your consultation for SureSmile, contact the office online or dial (253) 838-2018.

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