Get Braces for Kids in Summer for these Five Good Reasons

Getting braces in the summer is a great idea because it gives you a bit of free time to adjust before classes begin in the fall.

Get braces for your children now because there is no better time to start orthodontic treatments than at the start of summer, says Dr. Priscilla Larson and Dr. Ryan Fitzgerald of Sky Orthodontics. Here are five reasons you should consider starting your kids now.

Summer is a great time to get braces because you have more free time to learn how to care for them.

1. Get Braces in Summer to Give Kids More Time to Adjust

When your children get braces, it can potentially change their lives. It can impact how they see themselves and as a result, how they interact with friends and classmates. Giving young people a few weeks to wear braces might make the change much more comfortable in the new school year.

Similarly, summer helps kids learn important things about wearing and caring for their new braces. For example,

• Eating a braces-friendly diet.
• Learning proper brushing and flossing techniques.
• Feeling comfortable (less pain) with braces on their teeth.
• Gaining confidence (at ease socially) wearing braces.

Summertime fun can make it a lot easier to forget about the discomfort of adjusting to braces.

2. New Technologies Improve Comfort

New Oklahoma City orthodontic technologies have minimized most of the physical discomfort of getting braces, but young gums and growing teeth can still feel a bit tender shortly after the initial installation. There’s also a learning curve for wearing braces, such as getting used to eating with them and learning appropriate cleaning techniques.

Becoming familiar with these aspects at home and under the guidance of Mom or Dad is a lot easier for kids. While at home, your child is be able to experiment with soft foods and slowly move to harder foods. By the time school is back in session, your child will see his or her orthodontic appliance as more of a natural extension of themself and less of a hindrance.

Adjusting to change takes time and the more time you have, the more comfortable your child is at the official start of school. Better to focus on the new school year than on new braces!

3. Extra Time to Consider Options and Get Braces You Want

Free from school-related stuff and extracurricular activities, summer allows kids extra time to relax. When kids get braces during the summer, it gives them a head start to learn to care for their teeth and the apparatus.

Another advantage of summertime is that there is less hassle with getting on the appointment schedule at your orthodontist. Summer is an excellent time for braces because you have more time to adjust to your Shawnee orthodontic office visits which fit comfortably into a summertime schedule. It takes time to visit the orthodontist and care for new braces. Doing it during summer gives both the patient and the doctor an opportunity to discuss and set up an oral care plan.

4. The Special Time to Get Braces Improves Family Bonding

Making the decision to straighten teeth is shared one-to-one time with you and that child. That makes it very special and memorable. When its summertime, you can work together with your kids to plan appointments and oral care. You can even turn your visits to Sky Ortho into memorable field trips by adding lunch and a unique activity following each visit. There is a lot more time to spend with each other when school is on break and turning the visit into an adventure makes checkups more exciting.

5. Start Straightening Teeth Before Summer Growth Spurts

The best time to complete orthodontic treatment is during your child’s maximum growth rate. Most kids will grow for short periods and then go into somewhat of a lag stage until the next spurt. Studies have shown that the greatest of these growth spurts occur during the long days of summer.

While researchers are still studying the cause, the most likely reason is pituitary gland factors that relate to the length of the day and increased heat. Whatever the root cause for this growth spurt, the fact is that it’s ideal to get the process started beforehand to ensure that your child’s teeth move into their desired positions while they are growing.

A Variety of Options if You Plan to Straighten Your Teeth

Sky Ortho offers many different types of braces for all ages. For the youngest orthodontic patients, Dr. Larson uses only fixed appliances. Fixed appliances are made of stainless steel that is bonded to teeth for the duration of treatment. These braces are great for kids because there’s nothing removable to lose.

Teenagers can also wear fixed braces if they don’t mind wearing visible appliances. For those teenagers or adults who want more discretion, Sky Ortho offers Invisalign in Oklahoma City.

Call now to schedule an appointment or use our online request form.

Call our Moore office at (405) 378-4774 or the Shawnee office at (405) 275-3800, or schedule an appointment online. Dr. Larson provides your child with a thorough exam, followed by a discussion with you and your child about recommended treatment.

Take the journey with your children to achieve the beautiful and healthy smiles they deserve.