Do you or your child need braces? Knowing which type and whether you are a qualified candidate requires meeting with a dental professional who can examine your smile and provide various treatment options. But who has the availability to make an appointment to discuss the possibility of moving forward with braces? Now that summer is here, there is actually no better time than to schedule an orthodontic consultation! Whether you need traditional braces or Invisalign in Glenpool, learn why this time of year is the best opportunity to get started.
What is Involved in an Orthodontic Consultation?
When arriving for a consultation, your dentist will begin by going over what you hope to achieve with a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing smile. It is during this visit that they will examine your oral cavity, take any necessary dental X-Rays, and make recommendations to determine which method of orthodontic treatment you should receive.
In most cases, the decision will be between traditional braces in Glenpool or Invisalign. Available for children, teenagers, and adults, your dentist will consider your personal preference when identifying which treatment will help you achieve the results you desire.
Once you are satisfied with the proposed treatment plan, they will take impressions of your smile to serve as a blueprint throughout treatment. If opting for Invisalign, lab technicians will use these to create your aligners.
Why is Summertime Best to Start Treatment?
Depending on the severity of your dental problem (i.e. overcrowding, gapped teeth, bite alignment issue), your consultation can take some time; however, with school out and days becoming longer, there is no better time to schedule this type of appointment than during the summer.
Here’s why:
- If it is your child in need of braces, you won’t have to worry about taking them out of school or having them miss important information
- Your teen can get a jumpstart on their treatment, which means less time wearing their braces around their peers as well as getting used to the normal routine with braces
- Beginning treatment during the summer months makes it easier to adjust to the new objects within the mouth without worrying about other distractions (i.e. homework, school lectures)
- Schedules tend to be a bit more relaxed during this time, making it much easier to schedule a lengthier consultation with your dentist
Don’t let the summer slip by without getting in to see your dental professional about braces. Whether it is you or your child who is needing the work, there’s no better time to get started and be ahead of the game by the time the Fall rolls around.
About the Author
Dr. Dalia Georgy earned her doctorate at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to being a general dentist, she has completed more than 200 continuing education credits and received specialty training in braces. She and her husband, Dr. Mohanna, oversee Glenpool Braces and want to see their patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. While some dental offices only offer Invisalign braces to adults, Dr. Georgy offers them to teens who are believed to benefit from this type of treatment. If you think your son or daughter could benefit from Invisalign and would like to take advantage of our FREE orthodontic consultation right now, visit our website or call (918) 201-1414.