Starting a new school year comes with a lot of change; a new classroom, classmates, and teacher, different extracurriculars and new schedules. If your child started orthodontic treatment over the summer, going back to school with braces or Invisalign adds more newness to the daily routine. Here are our tips for an easier back-to-school experience with your braces or Invisalign. 

1. Keep your aligner case on hand: Carrying your aligner case with you gives you a reliable place to store your Invisalign trays so they are easier to keep track of.
2. Carry your brush, toothpaste floss close by: Keeping your tooth brush, tooth paste and floss in a backpack, satchel or purse means that the items will be on hand when they’re needed.
3. Don’t chew on pens and pencils: These objects can put pressure on your brackets and loosen or pop them off your teeth. Popped brackets mean emergency ortho appointments, and no one wants that!