Summer is both a popular and a smart time to start your braces treatment! While braces can really be started at any time of the year, summer is perfect for a few different reasons. Many families choose summer as the best time to get braces because of the flexibility and extra time available to adjust. Take a look at the rest of our blog below to learn more about why we think summer is the top season!
Relaxed Schedule
The first reason as to why starting a braces journey in the summer is because generally schedules are a little more flexible. If your child needs braces, they won’t have to be pulled out of important school lessons to get their braces on or for adjustment appointments. This will also align well with work schedules, giving a little more flexibility when working individuals can either bring in a patient or come in themselves without requiring too much time off.
At Home Comfort
The initial installation and a few days following will make your teeth feel a little sore. This is normal! As you’re adjusting, relaxing at home may feel a little better than if you were busy at school every day. You can sit back, relax, and watch your favorite shows the day after!
This is also the perfect time to get used to new food items! With braces, there are a few crunchy and sticky snacks that must be avoided to make sure your brackets don’t break. Soft foods may also be preferred while your teeth get used to the new pressure. Ice cream at home on a hot day is always so tasty!
Routine Building
When settling in with braces, building a solid routine is in the works! Your orthodontist will help show you how to properly clean your braces. The extra time in the summer will help you get more comfortable with the new cleaning process. When starting out with braces, sometimes a slight lisp may appear, this extra buffer time will help you get used to the feeling of your braces and you will be good to go by the time school starts! Once back to school starts, you can feel more confident and ready to jump back into your usual schedule!
Confidence Building
Practicing new things in a comfortable space is always the best way to build confidence! Working out the changes with friends and family is always so much better. Sometimes the new school year can be a little stressful. While braces are another new change, it will feel so much better to be going into only one new situation. Braces are a fun change!
Conclusion
Summer is the time of the year where there is more flexibility and free time! When looking into timelines, starting braces in summer can also be good for when the end of treatment arrives. Removal could happen during the winter break in the following year, or even the summer the year after. At Taft Hill Orthodontics, our experienced orthodontic team is here to guide you through every step of your braces journey and help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
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