If you missed your chance for braces as a teen, or your teeth have shifted over time, make this summer one to remember by investing in Invisalign. 1 in 5 orthodontic patients is over the age of 18 thanks to less noticeable treatment options, like clear aligners. While it’s never too late to improve your smile, here are 5 benefits of getting started with Invisalign during the summer.
1. More Flexibility in Your Schedule
Life tends to get a little slower in the summer because your kids are out of school and you have fewer commitments at work. As a result, you’ll have more time in your schedule to visit your orthodontist. Besides your preliminary consultation, it’s not uncommon to need a little prep work before getting clear aligners, like fillings or gum disease treatment. You can expect it to take a couple of appointments before you’ll get your aligners, but you’ll have freedom in your schedule to ensure there aren’t unnecessary delays in the process.
2. You’ll Have Time to Adjust
Initially, your aligners will feel foreign in your mouth. You can expect an adjustment period, but in no time at all, you’ll soon forget you’re wearing them. If you have a few vacation days saved, you can get used to your aligners without having to worry about your work responsibilities.
3. Invest in a Healthy Smile
Bite and alignment issues aren’t just aesthetic problems. They can also affect your oral health and functions. Fixing a bad bite or overcrowded teeth can reduce your risk of preventable dental problems like cavities, gum disease, and dental emergencies. Therefore, you’re less likely to need costly procedures later while preserving your natural smile. With your oral and general health closely connected, you’ll support a healthy mouth and body.
4. Improve Your Confidence
If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth look, you probably don’t smile as often as you would like. Fixing your teeth will boost your self-esteem because you’ll always look and feel your best. You won’t think twice before showing your pearly whites.
5. Enhance Your Professional Image
An attractive smile is associated with youth, confidence, and success. Correcting your alignment issues can enhance your career prospects by ensuring your smile is giving the right impression.
There isn’t any better time than the present to contact your orthodontist to see if Invisalign is right for you. By this time next year, you’ll have a beautiful, confident smile.
About Dr. Sean Willcutts
Dr. Willcutts earned his dental degree from the Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry before continuing his education in orthodontics for 3 years at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. He combines his training and experience with the latest technologies and treatments to deliver superior services. Request an appointment through our website to see if clear aligners are right for you.