One consultation can change the way families across Homer Glen think about orthodontics, but what happens once that first visit wraps up? With Dr. Ryan Booth and Dr. Evan Booth leading the team, Booth Orthodontics has built a reputation for care that feels both professional and personal in Lemont, Lockport, and Orland Park. Patients leave with a clear plan in hand, often excited by the possibilities ahead. Next, let’s explore what the days after your consultation really look like.
The Buzz After Your Consultation
Walking out of your first visit at Booth Orthodontics comes with a sense of excitement. Families in Homer Glen often mark the moment by stopping at Culver’s across the street for frozen custard or grabbing groceries at Meijer while talking through the options just reviewed. Inside the office, digital scans, photos, and 3D images have already been collected, giving Dr. Ryan Booth and Dr. Evan Booth everything they need to finalize a treatment plan.
Patients leave not only with a clearer picture of their orthodontic future, but also with confidence that progress is already underway. That fresh momentum helps orthodontics feel approachable and easy to manage, even for the busiest families.
Next, let’s look at how patients decide between braces, Invisalign, or early treatment as their next step.
Braces, Aligners, or Early Treatment: Your Options Explained
After your consultation, the next step is choosing the treatment that fits your needs. Booth Orthodontics offers several options:
Metal braces use stainless steel brackets bonded directly to the teeth, connected by a wire that Dr. Ryan Booth or Dr. Evan Booth adjusts over time. Elastics may be added to correct bite or improve tooth display.
Clear braces work the same way but use ceramic brackets that blend with teeth, offering a more subtle look for older teens and adults.
Invisalign clear aligners are clear trays worn 20–22 hours a day and changed weekly or biweekly. Many patients finish in 9–15 months, and Invisalign Touch-Up helps refine small shifts after treatment.
Early treatment for children can guide jaw growth, intercept habits, and make future orthodontics easier.
Each option is planned around your lifestyle and goals. Next, let’s explore how scheduling makes it simple to move from decision to action.
Scheduling Around Your Life
Once you’ve chosen braces, Invisalign, or early treatment, the next step is scheduling. Booth Orthodontics keeps this simple with options that fit into everyday routines. Families from Homer Glen and surrounding areas find it easy to work appointments into their week thanks to:
- Flexible times – morning, after-school, and evening visits to match busy calendars.
- Convenient location – near 143rd and Bell Road, right across from Meijer and Culver’s, making errands and appointments easy to combine.
- Same-day starts – Invisalign treatment can begin right away instead of waiting weeks.
- Community-friendly planning – visits can be arranged around events like HomerFest, STEM Night at Lemont High, or games at Lockport Township High.
The goal is to make orthodontics fit naturally into family life from the start. Next, let’s take a closer look at what happens during your very first treatment appointment.
First Day in the Chair
Starting treatment is often the most exciting part for families around Homer Glen. The team at Booth Orthodontics makes it simple, walking patients through each step so there are no surprises. What happens depends on the type of treatment chosen:
- Metal braces – Sleeker brackets are bonded directly to the teeth, and the first archwire is placed to start gentle movement. Elastics may be added if needed.
- Clear braces – Ceramic brackets blend in with the natural tooth color while working the same way as metal braces.
- Invisalign – Patients receive their first set of clear trays, along with instructions for wear (20–22 hours daily) and cleaning tips. A digital scan often makes it possible to start on the same day as the consultation.
- Early treatment – Expanders or other appliances are fitted comfortably with easy instructions for at-home activation.
From that first day forward, treatment becomes part of daily routines. Next, let’s look at how braces, aligners, or appliances fit into school, sports, and family life.
Daily Life with Treatment
Once treatment begins, orthodontics quickly becomes part of the daily routine. Booth Orthodontics gives patients the tools and tips they need so each step feels manageable at school, work, or during activities.
Brushing and Flossing
Patients with braces learn how to clean carefully around brackets and wires, while Invisalign wearers simply remove their trays before brushing and flossing.
Sports and Activities
Athletes at Carl Sandburg High or with Homer Stallions football can play with confidence by using a mouthguard with braces. Invisalign users can slip trays out during practice or games.
Elastics and Expanders
For some patients, rubber bands or expander activations become part of the daily rhythm. These small steps take only seconds and quickly feel routine.
Invisalign Care
Trays are removed for meals, then rinsed or brushed before being placed back in, making aligners a low-maintenance part of the day.
Within the first week, most families see how smoothly treatment fits into everyday life. Next, let’s take a closer look at how retention helps maintain results long after treatment is finished.
Keeping Your Results
Finishing braces or Invisalign doesn’t mean treatment is over. Retainers are the final step that keeps teeth in place, and Booth Orthodontics offers options to match every need:
- Removable clear retainers – Custom-fit trays that slip over teeth. Easy to clean and comfortable, but they must be worn as directed or shifting can occur.
- Bonded retainers – A thin wire fixed behind the front teeth. Ideal for patients prone to crowding or spacing changes, though flossing takes a little extra care.
Each Booth Orthodontics patient receives either two sets of clear retainers or a bonded retainer plus one clear set as part of treatment.
For added peace of mind, families can choose the Retainer Protection Program, which covers repairs or replacements for ten years with a small copay.
With these safeguards, patients leave Booth Orthodontics knowing their results are protected long after active treatment ends!
What Happens Next Is Up to You
Booth Orthodontics makes each stage of your treatment feel approachable and personalized. Dr. Ryan Booth and Dr. Evan Booth continue to be a trusted choice for families in Homer Glen, Lemont, Lockport, and Orland Park, blending modern orthodontics with a neighborly touch. The consultation is only the first step. Schedule your free visit today and see how Booth Orthodontics helps turn a plan into progress right here in Homer Glen!
Dr. Ryan Booth