The days are getting shorter, the air is turning crisp, and the first day of school is right around the corner. Parents with young children might be jumping with joy because their little ones are returning to school. But if you have an Invisalign teen, you’re probably worried they’ll derail from treatment while away from home. Luckily, there are a few ways you can ensure they stay on track. Here are some back-to-school tips to help your child stick with the program.

When watching your child play their favorite sport, you’re often their biggest supporter but also the one who is cringing and wincing when they experience a hard hit or sudden fall. You try to keep them protected when battling opponents but are you focusing more on minimizing injury to their body or their teeth? Making sure their arms, legs, and head are safe is important but so is their smile. When it comes to safeguarding their pearly whites and soft oral tissues, here are 4 reasons to choose custom mouthguards over a store-bought, one-size-fits-all solution.