Starting a new routine can be hard, especially when you’ve already got a lot on your plate. If you’ve been considering improving your smile with the help of Invisalign, you may be wondering when a good time is to start. The great news is that while there really isn’t a bad season to begin treatment, summer may very well be the best! Here’s why.
Nobody Will Notice
Though Invisalign aligners are transparent and thereby much more discreet than traditional braces, they aren’t completely invisible. Furthermore, when you first begin wearing them, you may have to practice speaking clearly as you get used to having your teeth covered 22 hours a day. Thus, if you begin treatment during the summer, you’ll have time to get used to wearing them, so that by the time you’re ready to return to work or school this fall, you’ll already be comfortable, and it won’t be so obvious that something has changed about your speech or smile!
You’ll Have More Time
One of the hardest things about starting something new during the fall, winter, and spring is the competition with all the other activities on your schedule. Between school, sports, holidays, home improvements, and everything else that you deal with during the cooler months, adding one more thing can sometimes take its toll on your sanity. If you begin treatment with Invisalign during summer, you’ll have less competition vying for your time. You can visit your dentist with ease, and if you do experience any initial sensitivity, you can take all the time you need to rest up and get used to your new equipment without having to add it to an already packed to-do list!
Traveling is a Breeze
Heading out on vacation this summer? With traditional braces, travel can be complicated, especially if you ‘re due for an orthodontic check-in while you’re away. Conversely, with Invisalign you can enjoy unprecedented freedom to go anywhere for longer periods of time. Better still, because you can keep your teeth and gums cleaner with Invisalign, you needn’t worry about how you’ll care for your smile while you’re away. Just brush and floss as you would at home, without having to lug around extra equipment to care for your gear!
You Can Debut a New Look this Winter
The average Invisalign treatment lasts between 12 and 18 months. That means if you start now, you could have noticeably straighter teeth in time for winter break. Imagine showing up to your holiday gathering with a beautiful, better-aligned smile to showcase in all those family photos! In fact, by next summer or winter, you could be already done, and ready to share your gorgeous, glowing grin with the ones you love!
Remember, while there’s no wrong time to start Invisalign treatment, summer definitely has its perks. If you’d like to learn more about how this treatment could give you the smile of your dreams in less time than you ever thought possible, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Dr. Ahmed
Dr. Nabeel Ahmed graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry from Western University and earned a degree in Honours Life Sciences at McMaster University. He enjoys pursuing continuing education on topics such as root canals, veneers, and sedation dentistry, and is proud to help patients align their smiles with the help of Invisalign. To schedule an Invisalign consultation at Donlands Family Dentistry, please visit our website or call us today at 416-551-5224.