Why fall is a good time to start adult orthodontic treatment

●By Geoff Sudit

Summer had cabin weekends. Fall has calendar invites.

As life settles into a more predictable rhythm, something you’ve been putting off might finally fit. Including orthodontic treatment.

If you’ve been curious about Invisalign but keep waiting for life to get less busy, fall is a good time to find out what treatment would actually involve. At Mint Orthodontics in Linden Hills, we’ve built the adult experience around the schedule you already have.

A regular schedule makes it easier to build habits, including wearing and caring for clear aligners.

20–22

hours a day

Invisalign aligners typically need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day, according to your orthodontist’s instructions. Predictable meals and a consistent brushing routine can help you work that commitment into your day.

It helps to know what the routine requires before deciding whether it’s right for you.

Work deadlines get a calendar invite. So do school conferences, oil changes and the dog’s haircut.

Something you’ve wanted for yourself can have a spot, too.

If crowding, spacing or teeth that have shifted since your teenage braces have been on your mind, a consultation gives you a chance to ask questions. You can learn about your options without committing to treatment that day.

Invisalign aligners come out for meals, so Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t need a separate braces-friendly menu. You’ll still need to clean your teeth before putting them back in and meet your prescribed daily wear time.

At Mint, clear aligner treatment includes DentalMonitoring: smartphone scans that let our team review your progress remotely. That can reduce trips to the office and time away from work.

When you do come in, our separate adult entrance is next to the free patient parking garage. Inside, you’ll find a calm adult wing with coffee, comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.

Catch up on a few emails after your appointment, or enjoy having somewhere to sit without a task attached.

You don’t need to arrive knowing which treatment you want. That’s what the consultation is for.

We’ll talk through your options, timing and cost so you can decide what works for you.

Schedule Your Free Consultation, in person at our Linden Hills office or virtually from home.