It’s not just adolescents who take an orthodontic journey. Millions of adults invest in Invisalign treatment to change their smile. Invisalign is designed to complement a grown-up life, whether you’re a working parent, retiree, adult student, or otherwise – and fall is an excellent time of year to take care of yourself.
1. You’ll Have a Better Smile by the New Year
Starting Invisalign in the fall lets you fly under the radar for a few months, get used to your treatment and wearing the clear aligners. What’s happening at the same time, though, are gentle but consistent tooth movements so that by the time another year turns over many of your teeth will be in new places and looking amazing while your roots will be adjusting on their own time. Your smile will be on track to look better than ever. Invisalign is an exciting way to help usher in the new year.
2. You Need Better Oral Health, Stat
If you suffer from regular oral health problems, like frequent cavities or bouts of gingivitis, something isn’t right. For many people, the difficulties come from being unable to thoroughly clean between teeth. Crowding, overlapping, and odd spaces can make it more likely for food particles and bacteria to be left behind, potentially leading to tooth decay and gum disease.
When you straighten your teeth, they are easier to clean and that means a healthier smile. You don’t have to wait for Invisalign treatment to be over to enjoy the benefits of alignment – things will get easier and better with every set of trays you wear. Dental floss and a water pik will reach all areas and your toothbrush will finish the job. As a result, your teeth will be healthier.
3. You’re Self-Conscious of Your Smile
If you love fall, Halloween, and everything associated with the dramatic change to autumn, you probably want to smile a lot. If you’re self-conscious about showing off your teeth though, you’ll end up feeling bad about the entire season and won’t enjoy it nearly as much as you could if you did something about your smile. Wearing Invisalign will give you the confidence to show off your teeth with aligners in place, especially since your smile will look a little better every day.
4. It’s Always the Right Time to Start Invisalign
There is no bad season of the year to begin Invisalign treatment. Fall is great time to spend more hours at home, making this an excellent time to make changes to your teeth by wearing clear aligners. When you do go out and enjoy the crunchy leaves and cooler temps, you’ll feel better about yourself and the appearance of your smile every time.
There are also benefits to starting Invisalign in winter (lay low and debut a new smile with the first thaw), spring (eager to look good for the warmer months, start at this time of year and it will deliver), or summer (you have time off to get the journey started without worry about work or school obligations).
Contact your Louisville dentist Dr. Kiran Gill at Natural Smiles to find out if you’re a good Invisalign candidate now or at any time of year.