Are you tired of cringing when you see your crooked, overcrowded, or gapped teeth in pictures or in the mirror? If so, the last thing you want to do is look even more awkward by getting braces. That’s why you’ve been thinking about getting Invisalign clear aligners to straighten your smile. But when is the best time to set the treatment process in motion? Here are three reasons why summer is a great time to get started with Invisalign in Dallas!
Take Advantage of a More Flexible Schedule
Even if you’re not in school yourself, it’s very likely that you’ll have a more open schedule during the summer. When your day-to-day life isn’t as busy, it’ll be much easier to find the time for dental appointments to begin the Invisalign process.
As an added bonus, you can look forward to more convenient progress checkups with Invisalign than you would with traditional braces. All that your dentist or orthodontist has to do is examine your teeth and hand you the next series of aligners – no uncomfortable tightening required!
Enjoy All of Your Favorite Summer Foods
Braces are notorious for restricting your diet; too many foods run the risk of breaking a bracket or wire. Luckily, Invisalign comes with no dietary limitations at all. Throughout your treatment, you’ll be able to dig into all kinds of classic summer treats like saltwater taffy, pretzels, and corn on the cob. Simply take your aligners out of your mouth beforehand, and finishing your plate should be a breeze!
Just remember that before you place the trays back on your teeth, rinse your mouth (and aligners) with cold or lukewarm water. Better yet, gently brush your teeth as well as the trays. This will prevent the aligners from harboring food particles that could cause staining or tooth decay.
Start Seeing Results Sooner
With any type of orthodontic treatment, the sooner you get started, the more quickly you’ll see results. One major benefit of Invisalign, though, is that its average treatment timeline is only 12 to 18 months (compared to two to three years with traditional braces). If you get started with Invisalign this summer, you should begin to notice a difference after just a few weeks. By this time next year, your smile should be almost perfectly straight, if not all the way there!
Thanks to Invisalign, you don’t have to spend another summer being ashamed of your pearly whites. Call your dentist today to find out how Invisalign can give you a perfectly aligned, more confident grin this summer and for many more to come!
About the Author
Dr. Jay Patel is a board-certified orthodontist who is passionate about helping families achieve straighter, healthier smiles. As one of the friendly doctors at Midtown Family Dentistry of Dallas, he offers traditional braces as well as Invisalign, and he can’t wait to help you get started this summer. To begin your journey to a well-aligned smile with Invisalign in Dallas, contact the practice by calling 469-529-6016.