Is Summer a Good Time to Start Orthodontic Treatment?
The short answer: absolutely. Summer is one of the best times of year to begin your smile journey — and it’s not just about convenience. It’s about setting your child (or yourself) up for the smoothest, most comfortable start possible. Here’s what we’re asked most often at Compass Orthodontics, and the straight answers.
No School Schedule to Work Around
One of the biggest benefits of starting orthodontic treatment in the summer? The calendar is wide open. No early morning appointment scrambles. No missing class for adjustments. No rearranging after-school activities just to make it work.
Summer gives your family room to ease in — to schedule a consultation, get your records taken, and start treatment on your own timeline without any added pressure.
The First Few Weeks Are Easier in Summer
The first few weeks of braces or clear aligners do come with a little getting used to. Some soreness. A new routine. A learning curve.
Starting in summer means kids can adjust on their own terms — no school performances around the corner, no picture day to worry about, no lunch table audience while they figure out their new routine. By the time that first school bell rings in September, they’re pros.
It Fits Naturally Into Your Back-to-School Season
Summer is already when families are planning ahead — annual physicals, school supply lists, fall schedules. An orthodontic consultation fits right into that rhythm.
Start now, and your child walks into the new school year with their treatment already underway and their confidence already building. It’s one more thing checked off before the busy season begins.
Summer Travel? Not a Problem.
A common question we hear: What if we’re traveling this summer?
Don’t let it hold you back. We’ll work around your schedule — before you leave and after you’re back. Whether you’re gone for a long weekend or two weeks, we make it easy to fit orthodontic treatment into your life.
Your smile journey doesn’t pause — it just travels with you.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
Every smile is unique — and so is every treatment plan. Most patients complete treatment in 12 to 24 months, depending on their individual needs. At Compass, Dr. Sperl will walk you through exactly what to expect at your complimentary consultation.
Here’s a fun way to think about it: if you start this summer, you could be finished by next fall — or even next summer. The time passes faster than you’d think.
And the Sweetest Part? Summer Is Basically a Braces-Friendly Menu.
Smoothies. Watermelon. Peaches. Pasta salad. Ice cream. Popsicles. Soft grilled corn. Mango. Caprese. Avocado toast. Frozen yogurt.
Some of the best foods of the year are already on the approved list — so there’s truly nothing standing between you, a great summer, and a great smile.
Ready to Get Started? Consultations Are Always Complimentary.
At Compass Orthodontics, complimentary consultations are always available — no commitment, no pressure. Whether you’re curious about braces, clear aligners, or just want to know where your child stands, we’d love to meet you.
Schedule online at compass-orthodontics.com or give us a call at 952-222-7692.
📍 Serving Medina, Plymouth, Wayzata, Maple Grove, and the west metro.
This Explorer Post was reviewed by Dr. Adam Sperl, Board-Certified Orthodontist and founder of Compass Orthodontics in Medina, MN.