The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, and summer is almost here! It’s the perfect season for your family to try exciting new things, take on projects you’ve been meaning to start, and enjoy some well-earned relaxation. As you start making summertime plans, ask yourself if your child needs orthodontic treatment. If they do, now is the perfect time to start! While it may not be the first thing your child is looking forward to during their summer vacation, here are five great reasons why it’s the perfect season to get a straighter smile.
1.) Minimize Missed School Time
An open schedule in the summertime means your child won’t have to take time off from school, homework, or their extracurricular activities for their orthodontic consultation and checkups. You’ll also eliminate the possibility of your child accidentally breaking their new braces at school and needing to come home early!
2.) Summertime Treats Can Ease Dental Soreness
Any means of orthodontic treatment is bound to cause some dental soreness, especially when they first begin treatment. Thankfully, there are plenty of summer treats that are safe for braces that can help lift your child’s spirits and ease their discomfort. Try enjoying smoothies, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, popsicles, ice cream, and iced drinks to bring down swelling and numb soreness.
3.) Start Treatment Now, Avoid Overwhelming Them Later
Orthodontic treatment will change a lot of things about your child’s everyday life, including everything from their daily diet, to their oral hygiene habits, to their appearance. Trying to adapt to all these changes while also trying to balance school and other social activities can quickly get overwhelming! Starting orthodontic treatment during summer gives your child a chance to get used to their new routines so they’re more natural by the time school starts.
4.) More Time to Learn How to Care for Braces
Great oral hygiene is always important, but it’s exceptionally so during orthodontic treatment! Your child will need to brush for two minutes twice a day and floss daily to ensure their mouth stays healthy and their treatment stays on track. Unfortunately, keeping their smile clean will take a bit of extra effort with orthodontics, especially if they have traditional braces.
5.) Help Your Child Smile Confidently By Fall
It’s normal for your child to feel somewhat self-conscious when they first start their orthodontic treatment. It will take a little bit of time for them to get used to their new appearance and learn how to speak and eat comfortably. Summertime gives them the opportunity to become familiar with their treatment and feel confident about their smile once again!
Summer is an excellent season to start orthodontic treatment. Talk to your orthodontist today to see if now if the best time for your child to start getting the healthier and straighter smile they deserve!
About the Practice
At Simply Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we’re pleased to offer a wide range of orthodontic treatments for the growing smiles of Randolph and the surrounding communities. Our experienced and friendly orthodontists Dr. Sam Alkhoury and Dr. Anna Simon have helped countless patients correct crooked teeth and bite problems with personalized care and effective techniques. To see if now if a good time for your child to start their orthodontic treatment, we can be reached online or at (978) 424-4255.