4 Reasons to Start Invisalign During the Summer

Invisalign is one of the most popular and sought-after dental treatments available! These awesome aligners can discreetly correct your crooked teeth and provide you with a much straighter and healthier smile. You might be curious about receiving Invisalign to enhance your smile, but you’ve got a few questions on your mind, including: “When’s the best time to start Invisalign treatment?” Keep reading to learn more about four reasons why you should consider kicking off your journey towards a straighter smile with Invisalign during the summertime.

1. Summertime Means Plenty of Time

Many people enjoy easier, slower-paced schedules during the summertime with longer weekends, extra PTO days, and plenty of rest & relaxation! Whether you’re taking a vacation or a staycation, you’ll likely have plenty of time to fit in your Invisalign treatment. Since you will need to visit your dentist every six weeks for checkups and your next set of trays, it’ll be much easier to schedule these appointments if you have more time in your schedule. This also ensures that your treatment isn’t delayed!

2. No Awkward “Metal Mouth” in Pictures

If you’re planning to take pictures throughout all your fun summer activities, you certainly don’t want a metal-filled mouth drawing everyone’s attention! But Invisalign’s clear aligners are transparent and seamlessly blend into your smile; no one will even know that you’re wearing them unless you tell them. This also means that you’ll have a camera-ready smile all summer long, while your teeth are actively being straightened!

3. Enjoy All of Your Favorite Summer Foods

One of the cardinal rules of Invisalign is that you absolutely must remove your aligners whenever you eat or drink—the only exception to this rule is drinking water. That said, if you’re good about removing your trays, Invisalign treatment isn’t accompanied by any dietary restrictions—meaning you can enjoy all your favorite summer snacks and treats! Corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, candy apples, grilled meats, burgers, and more are all on the menu; just be sure to brush your teeth before putting your aligners back in!

4. Plenty of Time to Adjust

Even though Invisalign is more comfortable to wear compared to traditional braces, the aligners are still gradually shifting your teeth in the same way the brackets and wires would. That said, it’s normal to feel some initial discomfort, and you might need some time to adjust. Since summertime is typically less stressful than the rest of the year and things tend to slow down, all that time you’ll spend catching up on R&R is also the perfect chance to adjust to wearing your trays. By the time the colder months roll around, you’ll have mastered wearing and removing your trays and your treatment should be going along nicely.

If you’re interested in receiving Invisalign to correct your smile, consider getting the ball rolling during the summertime—when you see your new smile, you’ll be glad you did.

About the Practice

Advanced Dental Center proudly serves patients and families in the Parma Heights area under the leadership of Dr. Glenn Shtarkman and Dr. Caroline Salib! Both Dr. Shtarkman and Dr. Salib have several years of experience in a variety of fields and their practice is pleased to offer many available services, including Invisalign! If you have any questions about Invisalign or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice online or by phone at (440) 885-5354.