If you have been waiting for the right time to see your orthodontist for Invisalign, this is it! Summer is the perfect opportunity to start your journey to a straight, healthy smile. Although you don’t want anything to interrupt your summer plans, here are 5 benefits of investing in clear aligners before the end of the season.
1. More Flexibility in Your Schedule
Getting started with Invisalign is a process. Besides your initial consultation, it’s not uncommon to require a little prep work, like a cleaning or gum disease treatment. Since life tends to slow down during the summer, you’ll have more flexibility in your schedule to get the process started.
2. Time to Adjust to the Aligners
It can take a few days to adjust to wearing your aligners. Your mouth may feel a little sore from the pressure of the aligners. While any discomfort will be temporary, you can use your vacation days to get used to wearing them while soaking up the sunshine and warmer weather.
3. Enjoy Your Favorite Summer Foods
You don’t have to worry about missing out on your favorite seasonal foods, like corn on the cob or smoked ribs. Unlike traditional braces, you don’t have to deal with dietary restrictions because Invisalign is removable. Just don’t forget to take out your aligners before having anything except water.
4. Your Dental Benefits Haven’t Expired
Your dental benefits expire at the end of the calendar year. On average, less than 3% of people meet their annual limits. You still have time to use your coverage before it expires. Although every policy and situation differs, many plans provide coverage for orthodontics, including Invisalign. Your dentist will help you maximize your benefits to lower the amount you will pay out-of-pocket. After meeting your annual deductible, you’ll have access to a lifetime limit to cover a portion of your treatment cost.
5. Look and Feel Your Best
Research has shown the appearance of your teeth can affect your self-esteem. If you’re already insecure about the way your teeth look, you won’t have to worry about brackets and wires drawing unwanted attention to your smile. Although you’ll be able to see the aligners while they are in your hand, they are virtually undetectable when wearing them. You’ll look and feel your best to enjoy every minute of your summer plans.
Achieve a Straight Smile Today
There isn’t any better time than the present to invest in the confident, straight smile you desire. Schedule a consultation with your orthodontist to be one step closer to the smile of your dreams using a nearly invisible solution.
About Dr. Aaron DeMaio
Dr. DeMaio earned his dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine before continuing his training in orthodontics at the Tufts-New England Medical Center. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. DeMaio offers the latest solutions to treat bite and alignment concerns, including clear aligners. Contact our office today to request your consultation for Invisalign.