Thinking of getting braces for yourself or your child? Well, better do it now.
It is not uncommon knowledge that summer is the best time to start getting your teeth in shape, and not just because everyone has more free time during this time of the year (although that counts too!). But for the benefit of those who still do not understand why this is so, we’ve listed down the top five reasons that make this season ideal for starting your journey to a better smile.
- Resting Period. Here’s a fact—the muscles around your mouth will hurt for the first few weeks after you get your braces. Now, as you know, when you feel pain, you find it hard to concentrate—making it hard for you to perform tasks that require a lot of thinking. This is why it’s ideal that you get your braces installed when you’ll have time to rest afterwards.
- Less Bills to Pay. Getting braces is not the cheapest orthodontic service in the world. That’s why you will want to get this service at a time when you don’t have to worry about tuition fee and allowance.
- Adapting to New Routines. Getting braces entails changing your oral healthcare routine to ensure that your mouth stays clean despite the new mechanism. Kids especially have a hard time following additional activities when they are constantly rushing to get to school and their homework done.
- No Missed Appointments. It is very crucial that you pay your dentist regular visits in the weeks following the installation of your braces. This is to ensure that the new mechanism does its job properly and any discomfort you feel is managed. Starting on your braces during other times of the year may cause you to miss scheduled appointments, which in turn, may prolong your treatment.
- Part of the Trend. Think about it! Since summer is so ideal for getting braces, chances are, your friends are having theirs installed too! Won’t it just be so much better if you all get yours at the same time?
Although timing is a very important factor to consider when getting braces, what’s more important is that you go to a licensed orthodontics for this service. Why? Because doing otherwise may cause more damage not just to your health but to your finances as well. Dr. Edward Beduya of Beduya Dental Clinic is a licensed orthodontic and TMJ specialist who has over been treating patients for over 14 years now.
To book a consultation with Dr. Beduya, you may call (02) 354-5388 today. Beduya Dental Clinic is located at Unit 110 Pacific Regency, 760 Ocampo St, Malate, Manila, 1004.
