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We are excited to announce our eighth annual SmileCOS Free Dental Day on 11/03/23!

This event is the highlight of our year. It is a way for us to say thank you to the Colorado Springs community as well as make a positive difference in the lives of others.

We are accepting nominations now so please fill out this Nomination Form and tell us who and why we could serve with the benefit of Free Dental Care.

Please hurry though as this is a scheduled Dental Day and availablity is limited.

Note that this will not be first come first serve, it will be scheduled in advance. If you miss scheduling we will have a short call list for any cancellations day of.

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Do Aligners Really Work?

Posted on 9/5/2022 by SmileCOS Dentistry

I am sure when aligners first started being offered as treatment, people were wondering what the heck was going on. Is that a piece of plastic clicked over either my upper or lower teeth? That thing is going to shift and move teeth like braces? No way. Well, they were wrong.

People Trust Aligners To Do Their Job

Aligners have become a multi-billion-dollar industry for a variety of reasons. Sure, traditional braces are still used, but at this point, they are in the rearview mirror. There is a new kid in town and the kid is taking the world by storm. There are many benefits of using aligners but the biggest ones are removable, shorter treatment time, less abrasive to soft tissues, never need adjustments, and no pain or discomfort.

The fact aligners can be removed is a huge benefit from an oral hygiene standpoint. Patients can take them out while flossing and brushing their teeth. Unlike traditional braces which stay affixed to the teeth forcing patients to brush and floss around them, aligners simply pop out, giving free access. Also, patients can avoid the embarrassment of getting food stuck while wearing traditional braces. Simply take out the aligners while eating.

The length of treatment is significantly decreased when patients wear aligners versus traditional braces. In most cases, the treatment is completed in six to twelve months.

While metal wires and brackets irritate the interior of the cheek and gums, aligners are made to the exact specifications of the patient's mouth. They are simply swapped out, every few weeks, for a new one to maintain the pressure. They never need to be adjusted, just swapped out.

In Conclusion

If you are considering orthodontic work and aren't looking at aligners, you are doing yourself a disservice. Patients love the flexibility, comfort, and most importantly results. Check into them. You won't be disappointed.

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SmileCOS Dentistry

(719) 394-3304
1714 N Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-2409

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Wed - Thur: 7am - 5:30pm
Fri: 7am - 3pm
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