Putting
your teen through orthodontic treatment doesn’t just mean a straighter
smile after the braces are off. You know their smile will look
different once teeth move into the right alignment, but sometimes it’s
surprising just how much of a change this can make for your teen and their
future.
For
most adolescents, braces don’t just mean a healthier, more beautiful smile –
they also mean twice the confidence and a brighter future.
Here’s
a look at seven life moments you’ll guarantee your teen experiences with the
perfect smile and that extra boost of confidence:
1. Help your teen meet new friends
with a smile.
Remember what it was like making friends
growing up? It isn’t always easy –those first long term friendships provide a
foundation for a lifetime of relationship building- self-esteem and a welcoming
smile can make a huge difference.
Meeting new people and making new friends can
be intimidating, even for adults, but it’s easier when you have the confidence
of a straight smile. After having braces, (and even during treatment), most
patients tend to smile more and that makes them act and feel more confident. And
definitely makes them more approachable too.
2. Take some stress out of high school sweethearts.
Do you remember your first crush? You thought
that he or she was the coolest person alive. Teens and adolescents take that
first crush, (or first few!), very seriously. A first date can really be
nerve-wracking, and they’ll want to get every minute right!
Teens put a lot of effort into their
appearance on most days, but especially on a first date. What should they wear?
Does their hair look O.K.? Which parent will give them a ride if they don’t
have a car… how much will the parent embarrass them? Being confident in their
smile means they have one less thing to worry about!
3. Be sure taking photos is fun.
More than ever, teens and adolescents are
constantly using Social Media and taking countless photos with their friends at
virtually all times. (A lot of them are taking plenty of themselves too.)
Whether they are taking a trip to Disney World
or the nearest shopping mall, almost every moment gets documented.
A straighter, healthier smile means more
comfort and confidence in front of a camera. That means your teen will feel
comfortable taking pictures with their friends. On Photo Day it means they’ll
spend more time on the perfect hair or outfit than they will practicing smiles
in front of a mirror – that will come effortlessly. And yes, it also means they
may be taking more selfies!
4. Make your teen’s prom perfect.
Prom night is a big occasion for any
teenager. For months the school and students prepare for the dance most will
only attend once or twice. Not only is it the biggest dance of the year, but
it’s the dance that most teens will remember for the rest of their lives.
No expense is spared –there’s the dress or
tux and matching corsage and boutonniere, sometimes even a limo or Uber
Escalade - and of course, no prom experience is complete without an unstoppable
smile.
5. Make sure they wear their cap and gown with a smile.
Whether it’s high school or college,
graduation is a hallmark rite of passage for all of us. It’s also a time for
friends and family to come together and celebrate your teen’s academic
milestone and achievements. Make sure they’re smiling when they take their
diploma (and that first big step forward).
6. Help them make stronger impressions at interviews.
After graduating your teen will be ready to
take the next steps to starting a career. Smiles make an important first impression anywhere, and interviews are
no exception. Whether they’re finding an entry level position just out of
school, or interviewing for an executive role down the road, you don’t want a
smile to hold your teen back in the future.
As surprising (and unfair) as it may sound,
candidates who have more confident, straighter smiles have shown a proven
advantage over the competition. News networks have reported on this smile phenomenon – why
candidates with healthier more attractive smiles are more likely to succeed in
their career goals.
The confidence that comes with a straight
smile doesn’t hurt either! In fact, it’s a big reason why more people are getting adult braces than ever before.
7. Guarantee a big smile on their big day.
Many of us grow up with dreams of a big white
wedding. One day your teen may be walking down the aisle. It’s a life changing
occasion for both families and no big day is complete without a beautiful,
white smile.
An effortless smile makes every moment better.
Make every moment better for your teen and
learn about the best treatment options for your family. Click here and schedule your teen's free consultation at Collins Orthodontics today!
To your teen's continued success,
Meet Malia
