Wearing orthodontic elastics consistently is essential for successful treatment. Yet studies show that nearly one-third of patients do not follow their orthodontist’s instructions.
👉 Poor understanding, forgetfulness, lack of parental awareness: the causes are numerous.
With SmilePlanner, follow-up becomes clear, digital, and shared between the practitioner, the patient, and their family.
Common reasons for non-compliance
- Forgetfulness: children and teenagers often forget to put their elastics back on after meals.
- Lack of understanding: hand-drawn diagrams on bags or with markers are often unclear.
- Lack of parental awareness: more than 50% of parents don’t know when or how elastics should be worn.
- Loss of motivation: without visual tracking or reminders, patients quickly become inconsistent.
Consequences on orthodontic treatment
- Longer treatment duration: delays of several months
- Compromised results: less effective corrections
- Frustration for parents and practitioners: reduced trust in the process
👉 A simple lack of communication can turn an effective treatment into a complicated journey.
How SmilePlanner changes the game
SmilePlanner allows orthodontists to:
- Create a clear and visual digital elastics schedule
- Send prescriptions directly to parents and patients (email, smartphone)
- Use intuitive diagrams adapted for children
- Save time chairside (no more drawing or repeating instructions)
- Ensure optimal follow-up at home with fully informed parents
Benefits for the practice and patients
âś… Fewer missed wears, better compliance
âś… More engaged and motivated patients
âś… Reassured and involved parents
âś… Greater efficiency for the practice (less repetition, time saved at reception and chairside)
The success of orthodontic treatment relies on consistency and understanding of elastics wear.
With SmilePlanner, you turn a source of errors and missed steps into a simple, visual, and shared process.
👉 Result: more compliant patients, engaged parents, and a more efficient practice.
👉 Request a SmilePlanner demo today and discover how to simplify patient follow-up.
