Summertime Smiles

Quest Johnson Orthodontics

 

Contrary to the popular belief there is no wrong time to get your child or teen started with orthodontics, your decision should depend on many personal factors, including scheduling and finances. However, there is one time of year that is proven to be better than the rest for starting the orthodontic journey…summertime!

Why is summertime the best time for getting braces?

1. Time to Adjust - Orthodontics has come a long way in recent years, but the process still involves moving teeth and that can be quite uncomfortable, especially at first. It’s no secret that getting braces can be pretty daunting to the self-esteem of a teenager. Giving them a few months to get used to their braces without being surrounded by their peers at school can make a huge difference in their confidence overall. Similarly, summer helps teens learn important things about wearing and caring for their new braces.

2. Time to Break in the Braces – At Quest Johnson Orthodontics our orthodontic technologies minimize most of the physical discomfort of getting braces, but young gums and growing teeth can still feel a bit tender shortly after the initial placement. Braces can make talking and eating difficult. Braces can also initially disrupt sports or extra-curricular activities. Summertime gives kids the time necessary to relearn how to do some of those tasks. Plus, being at home will make it easier for teens to deal with initial discomfort and establish good hygiene routines.

3. Easier to Make an Appointment - We hate to have kids miss any days of school, so summer is an ideal time to get the initial, lengthy orthodontic appointments out of the way. Not to mention…during the school year, our office can get overwhelmed with appointments, making it difficult to start treatment.

4. Easier to Focus on Oral Hygiene - Braces require you to completely change how you brush your teeth as it is harder to keep your teeth clean with braces. Food becomes caught in the brackets and between your teeth. During the summer, your teen will have more time in the morning and evening to get into the routine of thoroughly brushing their teeth. They will also have more freedom to brush and clean their teeth and braces throughout the day, something they may not be able to do while they are in school.

Getting braces with us is easy. If you think your child may need orthodontic care, give our Mooresville orthodontic office a call. If you have any questions or concerns about our practice or any orthodontic procedures, our friendly team will be happy to assist you any way we can.