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
✅ Fewer missed wears, better compliance
✅ More engaged and motivated patients
✅ Reassured and involved parents
✅ 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.
