{"id":176,"date":"2023-09-09T06:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T06:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2023-10-31T07:01:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T07:01:46","slug":"reasons-you-should-start-invisalign-before-the-year-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/09\/reasons-you-should-start-invisalign-before-the-year-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons You Should Start Invisalign Before the Year Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a person smiling while holding their Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of the year is rapidly approaching, meaning that there might be quite a few things on your to-do list. But few people consider seeking orthodontic treatment during this time of the year\u2014even though it\u2019s in their best interest to do so! By opting for Invisalign, you are ensuring that you\u2019re taking full advantage of your dental insurance benefits before they expire, while also boosting your oral health and quality of life. Here are three reasons why you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> before the year\u2019s end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Holidays Are Upon Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few better gifts you can gift yourself over the holidays than a healthier smile, but one reason patients love Invisalign is that it notoriously doesn\u2019t come with any dietary restrictions, meaning that you\u2019ll be able to eat to your heart\u2019s content during the holidays\u2014just remember to take the aligners out beforehand! Plus, since Invisalign aligners are also transparent and tough to detect while being worn, you can smile without fear any time someone pulls out a camera for a holiday photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Starting Now Means Finishing Sooner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage that Invisalign holds over traditional metal braces is the comparative shortness of the treatment timeline; while metal braces generally take upwards of 18 months to shift teeth, Invisalign can often be completed in 12 months, assuming the patient is diligent about wearing their aligners. By starting your treatment now, you can ensure consistent wear of your aligners over the holidays, which means that by the same time next year, you\u2019ll have a beautifully straightened smile that has your confidence soaring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your Benefits Will Be Expiring Shortly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Something important to keep in mind concerning dental insurance is that most plans reset their benefits at the beginning of the calendar year. This means that if you haven\u2019t used all of your available benefits before January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, you\u2019re essentially throwing away that money! Instead, it\u2019s worthwhile to seek out necessary dental treatments while you\u2019re covered, and your deductible has been met. Since Invisalign is often deemed medically necessary, due to the noteworthy health benefits that come with having straight teeth and proper bite patterns, it\u2019s eligible for coverage. That said, use your plan\u2019s benefits before they expire at the end of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in Invisalign is one of the best things you can do for your smile, given the aesthetic and health benefits that straighter teeth have to offer. That said, knowing that you can have the treatment covered by dental insurance and kick things off before the year\u2019s end should have you grinning at the thought of your future smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jeffrey F. Hermen received his DDS from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has proudly served patients and families in the Oklahoma City area for several years. He\u2019s a proud member of several professional organizations including the Oklahoma Dental Association, and his practice is thrilled to offer a wide range of services including Invisalign. 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