3 Reasons You Should Start Invisalign Treatment This Summer
June 7, 2024
If you’re like most people, you have big plans for the summer. Vacationing, relaxing by the pool, barbecuing with friends, and finally finishing that book you started months ago. But have you considered how your smile factors into all these fun ideas? With many photos likely to be taken, you may feel self-conscious about your crooked or misaligned teeth. Continue reading to discover three reasons why you should move forward with Invisalign treatment this summer.
Summertime Affords Greater Flexibility in Your Schedule
Summer is typically a slower time of year. If you are constantly on the go throughout the fall, winter, and spring, you may look forward to the ease that comes with warmer temperatures. You may also appreciate the greater flexibility you have, especially if you are looking to use some of the time off you have accrued throughout the year.
By starting Invisalign during the summer, you have more time in your schedule to meet with your dentist for follow-up appointments. These visits are essential to the success of your treatment, as they ensure everything is moving forward as it should.
Summer Foods Are Not Off Limits
One of the benefits of choosing Invisalign over traditional metal braces is there are no food restrictions. Instead of worrying about accidentally breaking a wire because you bit into your corn on the cob, you can freely eat all of the delicious foods summer has to offer.
All you need to remember to do is to remove your clear aligners before eating a snack or meal or consuming any kind of beverage (except water). This will not only protect your trays from possible damage but also allow you to enjoy each bite without worrying about your braces.
Whether it is watermelon, corn on the cob, ribs, or popsicles you enjoy, you can take advantage of all these foods even while undergoing Invisalign treatment.
Summer Allows You to Adjust Without Hurrying
Throughout the rest of the year, you have a lot on your mind between work, family, and your child’s school and extracurriculars. However, summer allows for less hurry and more relaxation.
This can be helpful when adjusting to your Invisalign aligners. When receiving your first set or new ones along the way, you’re likely to feel some slight discomfort initially. Although it will go away quickly, you will notice the pressure that is applied to your teeth, and it means adjusting to this new feeling.
Instead of trying to get used to your new aligners while juggling countless other tasks, you can take it easy at home, away from the stresses of work and school.
Don’t let the summer fly by. Take the next step toward achieving a straighter set of teeth by starting your Invisalign treatment. This time next year, you’ll be glad you did.
About the Author
Dr. Proshat Shahrestany opened Studio City Dental Arts in 2012. Earning her dental degree in 1999 from UCLA School of Dentistry, she worked with various Southern California dental offices before starting her own practice. Offering Invisalign clear aligners for patients with crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth, she and her team can provide a flexible and subtle alternative to metal braces. If you or a loved one want to learn more about the advantages of Invisalign, contact us at (818) 760-0200.