Tacoma SureSmile Clear Aligners
Straighter teeth without brackets or messy impressions
260+ five-star reviews
Dentistry NW offers SureSmile clear aligners in Tacoma, WA, to straighten adult teeth without braces. Led by Dr. Karl Smith, DDS, with 20+ years of experience, we welcome patients from Tacoma, Fircrest, and University Place, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your dentist plans it, shows it, and finishes it
You should know who's planning your treatment. At Dentistry NW, Dr. Smith runs your SureSmile treatment in one office, and he tells you at your consultation whether aligners fit your case. If they don't, you'll hear that before you start.
- 20+ years: Dr. Smith has practiced dentistry for more than 20 years, and Dentistry NW has served Tacoma since 2002.
- 20 to 22 hours: you wear your trays about that long each day, so Dr. Smith checks your progress on screen at your visits.
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: the office is open Monday through Friday, so scans and progress visits fit around work and school.
How Tacoma SureSmile clear aligners work, step by step
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A digital scan replaces the putty
A PrimeScan digital scanner captures the shape of your teeth in minutes. Dentistry NW uses SureSmile, a fully digital workflow by Dentsply Sirona, so you skip the goopy impression trays.
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Custom trays move your teeth in stages
Your scan sets the specifications for your custom aligner trays. You wear them 20 to 22 hours a day, and your teeth shift gradually into alignment.
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Cameras show you the progress
Dr. Smith uses intraoral cameras to show you what's happening before, during, and after treatment. You see your teeth on screen instead of taking his word for it.
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Clear retainers hold the result
When treatment ends, you get clear retainers to maintain your results.
Who SureSmile
clear aligners fit
Dentistry NW offers SureSmile clear aligners for adults. Whether aligners suit you depends on your bite and your teeth, and Dr. Smith evaluates that at your consultation.
If your teeth also need whitening or veneers once they're straight, Dr. Smith offers both in the same office. You can see what's available on the cosmetic dentistry page.
You can compare aligners with the practice's other treatments on the services page, or look through the smile gallery to see recent cases.
Insurance and payment for your aligners
Dentistry NW is a preferred provider, in network with most major dental insurance plans. If we're out of network with your plan, we still file your claims and help you get the most out of your benefits. The new patient page lists the plans we accept.
Financing: CareCredit and Cherry spread your cost over time.
No insurance: we welcome you and take cash, checks, and credit cards.
What Dentistry NW patients say
260+
five-star reviews
"The entire experience was top notch and redefined what going to the dentist should feel like. I felt welcome, cared for, and much less nervous about my next visit."
"Dentistry NW is hands-down the best dental care I've had. They are professional, friendly, and make me feel like family."
"Very kind and compassionate. They emphasize pain and anxiety management, take their time, and explain the plan, cost, and potential complications thoroughly."
Tacoma SureSmile clear aligners:
Your questions answered
What are SureSmile clear aligners?
SureSmile clear aligners are custom clear trays that gradually move your teeth into alignment, with no brackets and no wires. Dentistry NW uses SureSmile, a fully digital workflow by Dentsply Sirona. A PrimeScan digital scanner starts the process by capturing the shape of your teeth in minutes.
How much do SureSmile clear aligners cost in Tacoma?
Your cost depends on your case, and Dr. Smith sets your treatment plan at your consultation. Dentistry NW is in network with most major dental insurance plans, and we file claims for you even when we're out of network. CareCredit and Cherry financing spread your cost over time.
How long does SureSmile treatment take?
Dr. Smith sets your timeline at your consultation, because it depends on how far your teeth need to move. You wear your trays 20 to 22 hours a day, and each tray moves your teeth a little closer to their final position. Your treatment ends when you move into clear retainers.
Does the PrimeScan digital scan hurt?
The PrimeScan digital scan replaces impression trays, so you skip the goopy putty. A PrimeScan digital scanner captures the shape of your teeth in minutes.
What if I'm not sure I need aligners?
Dr. Smith looks at your bite and your teeth at your consultation and tells you whether SureSmile clear aligners fit your case. Dentistry NW offers SureSmile for adults.
Will anyone notice my aligners?
SureSmile trays are clear, and there are no brackets or wires. You wear them 20 to 22 hours a day.
How will I know my teeth are moving?
Dr. Smith uses intraoral cameras to show you what's happening before, during, and after treatment. You see your progress on screen at your visits.
What happens after my last tray?
You get clear retainers to maintain your results after treatment.
Find out if SureSmile
is right for you
Meet Dr. Smith, explore your clear aligner options, and get honest answers before committing.
Our Tacoma
Dental Office
Looking for a trusted Tacoma dentist who's been part of the community for decades? Our office sits on South Mildred Street in West Tacoma, easily reached from University Place, Fircrest, and the North End. We're open early and stay here late, so appointments fit around work, school, and everything else a week throws at you.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
