Summer break = more sunshine, more fun… and more time to focus on your smile.
Whether you’re kicking off treatment or halfway through your journey, now’s the perfect time to build strong habits that can actually speed things up. If you’re wondering how to make Invisalign® work faster — or how to get braces off fast — it all starts with your daily routine and good summer dental hygiene.
Here’s how to take advantage of the season and fast-track your results, from your friends at GO Orthodontics:
1. Don’t forget: Invisalign wear time is everything!
Wearing your aligners 22 hours a day is non-negotiable if you want to stay on track — or even finish early. And with fewer distractions from school and after-school routines, summer is the perfect time to build strong wear-time habits.
Here’s how to make it easier:
- • Only remove your aligners when eating or drinking (besides water)
- • Keep your Invisalign case with you at all times (Consider getting a spare Invisalign case if you’re on-the-go a lot!)
- • Set phone reminders if you tend to forget to put them back in
- • Track your wear time
Fun tip: If your aligners are starting to feel a little looser than when you first put them in, that’s progress! But don’t skip to the next Invisalign tray unless we’ve told you to. Stick to your aligner schedule so we don’t risk delays or complications.
Staying consistent is the #1 way to fast track Invisalign treatment.
2. Keep your smile (and aligners) clean
A clean mouth & good summer dental care = a healthy, fast-moving smile. That goes for both braces and Invisalign!
For Invisalign patients:
- • Brush your teeth and aligners every day
- • Rinse aligners often
- • Soak them regularly
- • Avoid leaving them out or in hot places (like a car!)
- • See more tips for clean teeth with Invisalign!
For braces patients:
- • Brush carefully after every meal
- • Floss daily
- • Use a proxy brush or water flosser to reach around brackets
Good hygiene is how you speed up the braces process and make sure nothing stands in the way of your progress.
3. Keep your Invisalign or braces care kit with you
A summer braces care kit or Invisalign on-the-go pouch makes it easier to stay consistent with your routine, even during vacations, sleepovers, or pool days.
What to pack:
- • Travel toothbrush & toothpaste
- • Floss or floss picks
- • Invisalign case or orthodontic wax
- • Small mirror
- • Extra aligners or elastics (if needed)
Keeping your smile as clean as possible is the best way to speed up Invisalign or braces treatment. So if you’re someone who loves to snack, keeping a care kit on hand is key to a fresh smile!
4. Snack smart to avoid setbacks
With braces, certain summer snacks can spell trouble. Sticky, chewy, or crunchy foods can break brackets or bend wires, leading to additional appointments to fix your braces and potential treatment delays.
With Invisalign, the rules are simple — just remove your aligners to eat and brush before putting them back in. But sugary drinks and poor brushing can still affect your progress, so keep it clean!
- • Smile-friendly snacks: smoothies, yogurt, cheese, watermelon
- • Skip with braces: popcorn, taffy, hard chips
- • Invisalign tip: Only drink water with aligners in (and keep them away from heat!)
5. Stay motivated — and make it fun!
Tracking your progress is a great way to stay inspired during treatment, especially during summer when routines are more relaxed.
Try snapping weekly photos of your smile and turning them into a TikTok, Reel, or time-lapse video. Watching your smile transform over time can be the boost you need to stick with your Invisalign wear time or stay consistent with your braces care.
Plus, it makes for some seriously fun content! If you post your progress on Instagram, don’t forget to tag @goorthodontics — we love seeing your smile journeys and cheering you on.
Bonus: you’ll have an amazing before-and-after to look back on once you finish treatment.
6. Keep your appointments & call us if anything feels off
Whether you’re visiting our orthodontic office in Oxford, Saltillo, Southaven, Collierville or Corinth, staying on schedule is key to staying on track. At each of your appointments, we’ll check your progress, make updates if needed, and ensure that everything is moving as it should.
That goes for your dental cleanings too! Seeing your dentist regularly for professional cleanings ensures the spots you can’t clean at home stay fresh and healthy.
Notice something off with your treatment? Don’t wait, reach out at! Open the “text or call us” button to the right to find your orthodontic office’s number. We’re here to help you stay on course this summer, and beyond.
This summer, stay on track and smile on!
At GO Orthodontics, we believe a confident smile starts with consistent care. Whether you’re using Invisalign or braces, good summer dental hygiene can make all the difference in your timeline.
- • Wear your aligners as directed
- • Keep your teeth and aligners or braces clean
- • Eat smart and avoid setbacks that are in your control
- • Make it fun with photos or progress tracking
- • Stay in touch with us!
Want to start Invisalign this summer? Now’s the perfect time to get started. Book your complimentary consultation with our experienced orthodontists in Oxford, Saltillo, Southaven, Collierville or Corinth, and transform your confidence over summer break.
