Whether you’re a teen or adult, summer is a fantastic time to start Invisalign treatment for a few reasons.
In this blog, our dental team details those reasons, as we explore:
- How Invisalign® in North York Works
- What to Expect During the First Few Weeks
- The Benefits of Invisalign
- 4 Reasons Why Summer Is the Ideal Time to Start Invisalign
- Travelling with Invisalign
- The Confidence Boost of a Straight Smile Before the New School Year
- Lifestyle Freedom: Eat, Play, and Smile Without Wires
Remember, Invisalign is the discreet alternative to metal and wire braces.
How Invisalign® in North York Works
Invisalign is a clear orthodontic system that uses virtually invisible aligners to gradually straighten teeth.
The first step involves visiting our dental office for a comprehensive consultation with the dentist. We want to discuss your smile goals with you and ensure that Invisalign can help you achieve them. You’ll also learn about costs and your treatment timeframe, which varies by patient based on the level of misalignment.
If you’re not a suitable candidate for Invisalign, your dentist may discuss alternative orthodontic therapies.
Treatment involves taking impressions of the teeth and fabricating clear aligners based on the digital results. Then, you start treatment. You wear the first pair of aligners for approximately two weeks before changing to the next pair. You continue this way throughout therapy until you’ve finished your aligner supply.
After therapy, your North York dentist supplies a retainer to help you maintain your results. It’s vital to wear your retainer correctly and according to your dentist’s directions to prevent orthodontic relapse.
Invisalign can correct:
- Bite misalignment, including the overbite
- Uneven or severe spaces between teeth
- Crooked, twisted, crowded, and overlapping teeth
What to Expect During the First Few Weeks
During the first few weeks, you may notice mild soreness as your teeth and gums adjust to the aligners, and speech may be slightly awkward at first.
Fortunately, the adjustment period is relatively brief for most people. In the meantime, be sure to brush and floss at least twice daily and continue visiting your dentist on schedule. It’s also vital to keep your aligners clean and remove them when eating and drinking anything other than water.
The Benefits of Invisalign
- You can remove your aligners for oral hygiene sessions, making brushing and flossing more efficient.
- You take out your aligners for eating, which means you can eat whatever you want.
- Invisalign does not draw attention to treatment and is virtually invisible.
- Invisalign is crafted from lightweight and smooth plastic for your comfort.
After treatment, you’ll find your teeth easier to brush and floss efficiently, with fewer nooks for bacteria to collect. You may also notice less wear and tear on misaligned teeth and better jaw joint support.
It’s important to remember that straight teeth are not merely aesthetically pleasing. Consider an aligned bite a way to support jaw joint health, tooth longevity, and your overall oral health. Straight teeth indeed tend to mean a healthier smile.
4 Reasons Why Summer Is the Ideal Time to Start Invisalign
- Flexible Schedule: More flexibility with schedules (especially for students, teachers, and parents) makes summer the ideal time to start treatment.
- Fewer Obligations: Many families tend to have fewer obligations during the summer months, giving you private time to adjust to life with Invisalign.
- Out of the Cold and Flu Season: Cold, allergies, and sore throats are no fun, especially in the middle of your new orthodontic treatment when you’re still assimilating to the aligners.
- Preparation for Next Year: Starting treatment now means your smile will be improved in time for the new school year or your first time away at university. Treatment may not be over by then, but your teeth should be straighter.
Travelling with Invisalign
Invisalign is storable and comes with a case, making it easy to take a vacation and enjoy your time while in treatment. Additionally, you can remove your aligners temporarily to enjoy travel foods, which is not possible with traditional braces. When you remove your aligners, there are no eating restrictions.
Because Invisalign is easy to care for—keep your aligners clean—you’ll not have to transport multiple products to your vacation destination.
The Confidence Boost of a Straight Smile Before the New School Year
Did you spend last school year hiding your smile and avoiding get-togethers? We understand. When you don’t feel confident, it’s hard to socialize, and when you do, you can’t fully be yourself.
Invisalign may be the solution!
Because Invisalign straightens teeth gradually, there should be improvement before the start of the school year. Additionally, starting treatment now means you have several weeks to acclimate to the aligners before the coming school year.
Lifestyle Freedom: Eat, Play, and Smile Without Wires
Remember:
- Your tooth trays are removable, making summer BBQs, festivals, and travel easier than with braces.
- You’ll not have to contend with emergency orthodontic visits for broken brackets.
- With Invisalign, it’s easier to clean your teeth while on the go for fresher breath.
For Invisalign, Contact Your Dentist in North York Today
If you would like more information about our treatments and services or are ready to book an Invisalign consultation, please call us today at (437) 900-8266.
We participate in the Affirm Payment Program to help you budget treatment! Ask a dental team member for details.
