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Summer is just around the corner! What do you have planned for your family? While it\u2019s undoubtedly the best time of year to sit back and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, it\u2019s also the perfect time to think about your child\u2019s orthodontic needs. If they need braces<\/a>, there\u2019s no better time of year to get them started! Here are five great reasons why your child should get braces in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.) Minimize Missed School Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summertime means a more open schedule, which means visiting the orthodontist for their consultation and checkups won\u2019t take time away from school, homework, or extracurricular activities. In addition, if they have any trouble or complaints about their braces initially, it will be easier to schedule their next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Summertime Treats Can Ease Dental Soreness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that braces can cause a measure of discomfort, especially in the beginning of treatment. Thankfully, many of your child\u2019s seasonal summertime treats are both braces-friendly and helpful for relieving soreness. Smoothies, frozen yogurt, popsicles, milkshakes, ice cream, and iced drinks can all be enjoyed to bring down swelling and numb dental discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Start Treatment Now, Avoid Overwhelming Them Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From eating and brushing their teeth to speaking and showing off their smile, braces will change many aspects of your child\u2019s day-to-day life. Trying to adapt to all these changes while simultaneously balancing school and other social activities can easily become overwhelming. Starting braces in summer gives them a chance to get used to life with braces by the time school starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) More Time to Learn How to Care for Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your child\u2019s smile healthy with braces will take a little bit more effort than they\u2019re accustomed to. In addition to brushing for a full two minutes twice a day like normal and perhaps start rinsing with mouthwash, they will also need to learn to floss around braces. Summer gives them some extra time in the day to learn all their new cleaning routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.) Help Your Child Smile Confidently By Fall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s completely normal for your child to feel a little self-conscious about their smile when they first begin to wear braces. It will take a bit of time and practice for them to get used to their new appearance as well as learn how to speak and eat comfortably. Let your child get used to their braces during summertime so they can smile confidently by fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, correcting orthodontic issues isn\u2019t just about appearances; it also prevents serious oral health issues in the future. If your child needs braces, summer is the best time to start their journey towards a straighter smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

At Milton Orthodontics, we make it simple to achieve your dream smile. Our orthodontist Dr. Codi Saunders is proud to offer a comprehensive menu of orthodontic services for smiles of all ages, including treatments like Invisalign, pediatric orthodontics, and traditional braces. He and his team have helped countless patients get the happy, healthy smiles they deserve, and they\u2019d be honored to do the same for your little one this summer. To get started, they can be contacted online<\/a> or at (617) 698-8883.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is just around the corner! What do you have planned for your family? While it\u2019s undoubtedly the best time of year to sit back and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, it\u2019s also the perfect time to think about your child\u2019s orthodontic needs. If they need braces, there\u2019s no better time of year to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Reasons To Get Braces In Summer Milton | Milton Orthodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your child need braces? Now\u2019s the perfect time to start! 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