{"id":221,"date":"2024-05-05T22:34:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T22:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldorthoprosper.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2024-07-16T11:32:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T11:32:38","slug":"why-you-should-kick-off-your-invisalign-journey-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/05\/why-you-should-kick-off-your-invisalign-journey-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Kick Off Your Invisalign Journey This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you unhappy with your smile due to crooked teeth, an improper bite, or some other orthodontic issue that you\u2019d like to resolve? Invisalign<\/a> might be the answer \u2013 and this summer might be the perfect time to kick off your orthodontic journey! Continue reading below to learn more about Invisalign and some of its awesome benefits, along with why this summer is the perfect time to straighten your teeth and improve your long-term dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Straighten Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign relies on a system of clear plastic aligners that are worn over the teeth. These aligners are custom-made to fit your teeth, and while they\u2019re being worn, they apply steady, targeted pressure to them. The teeth are gently moved across the periodontal ligament, which is responsible for attaching your teeth to the rest of your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process happens so slowly that it\u2019s completely safe and painless for patients, though it does take some time; generally, Invisalign patients wear their aligners anywhere from 10 to 18 months, though it varies case by case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Summer a Great Time for Invisalign Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re hoping to complete your entire orthodontic treatment within a single summer, you should temper your expectations \u2013 this simply isn\u2019t possible, since teeth need ample time to be rearranged into healthier positions. That said, summer is still an excellent time to begin this process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, you\u2019ll have a little bit of extra downtime during the summer, whether it\u2019s in the form of time off from work, a break from classes, or a planned vacation\/staycation. A great use of those extra hours would be to improve your smile, and in turn, your overall wellness. Believe it or not, straighter teeth absolutely<\/em> can <\/em>lead to improved overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This extra downtime also means that if you do start wearing Invisalign, you\u2019ll have time to adjust to wearing the aligners. Though they aren\u2019t outright painful to wear, your mouth might be a little sore as you adjust to wearing the aligners 22 hours every day. If you don\u2019t have much going on, it might be easier to cope with this discomfort \u2013 or conversely, if you\u2019ve got a full calendar, your activities might occupy your mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summertime also usually means great food \u2013 cookouts with family and friends, graduation parties and catered weddings, and nights at home with movies and pizza might be in your immediate future. Since Invisalign doesn\u2019t come with any dietary restrictions, as the aligners are fully removable, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy all of your favorite foods and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though there\u2019s technically no bad time to begin your Invisalign journey, it never hurts to consider when it might work best with your schedule and lifestyle, and for many patients, summertime is a great occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team at Buchwald Orthodontics has been helping patients in Prosper and the surrounding area for several years, offering a wide range of orthodontic services including Invisalign clear aligners. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019re curious about starting the Invisalign process this summer, feel free to contact the practice online<\/a> or over the phone for additional information or assistance. Telephone: (972) 377-5940.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you unhappy with your smile due to crooked teeth, an improper bite, or some other orthodontic issue that you\u2019d like to resolve? Invisalign might be the answer \u2013 and this summer might be the perfect time to kick off your orthodontic journey! Continue reading below to learn more about Invisalign and some of its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":227,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221\/revisions\/227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}