By Dr. Kim Smith | Smile Suite Orthodontics, Evanston IL
Your braces are coming off. Your aligners are on their final tray. Or maybe… you just scheduled your first orthodontic consultation and you’re feeling extra excited about what’s ahead. 🎉
Whatever stage of your smile journey you’re in, it deserves a soundtrack.
At Smile Suite Orthodontics, we love celebrating big moments with our patients — and nothing says celebration like a perfectly curated playlist. So whether you’re driving to our office in Evanston, commuting from Skokie or Wilmette, or just brushing your teeth at home with your aligners in, these songs will make you smile even wider.
Here are our Top 10 Smile Journey Songs — because your glow-up deserves a beat.
🎶 1. “Good as Hell” – Lizzo
The ultimate anthem for self-confidence. Whether you just got your braces off or you’re in the middle of treatment, this song reminds you that you’re already amazing — and you’re only getting better.
Smile moment: Walking out of your appointment with your new aligners like it’s a runway.
🎶 2. “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
You literally can’t stop the feeling when you finally see your straight teeth for the first time. Add this to your playlist for check-up days or that first “look at my new smile” selfie.
Smile moment: Playing this on the ride home after your final braces appointment.
🎶 3. “Levitating” – Dua Lipa
Because sometimes your confidence feels like it’s floating — and this bop hits every time. Put it on while you get ready for school, work, or your next ortho appointment.
Smile moment: Mid-treatment and finally seeing big progress.
🎶 4. “Brave” – Sara Bareilles
Starting orthodontic treatment can feel like a big decision. This song is for the grown-ups out there — especially our 40+ or 50+ patients — who finally took the leap to put themselves first.
Smile moment: Your first day walking into Smile Suite for a consultation.
🎶 5. “Smile” – Katy Perry
You already know this one had to make the list! This entire song is about bouncing back, regaining confidence, and shining bright — and what better way to celebrate your new smile?
Smile moment: That “before and after” photo reveal moment.
🎶 6. “Confident” – Demi Lovat
For those of you powering through treatment like the boss you are — metal braces, ceramic, or aligners — this is your daily reminder: you’re confident, you’re strong, and you’re in charge of your glow-up.
Smile moment: Mid-treatment mirror check + feeling yourself.
🎶 7. “Roar” – Katy Perry
Because sometimes your new smile is about more than teeth — it’s about reclaiming your voice, your presence, and your confidence.
Smile moment: Braces off, teeth gleaming, ready to conquer your next chapter.
🎶 8. “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
A Smile Suite classic. This one’s for the whole family — from our littlest braces patients to parents doing Invisalign together. Play it in the waiting room, play it in the car, play it just because you’re in a good mood.
Smile moment: That first time you realize… “Hey, I actually like my smile now.”
🎶 9. “Firework” – Katy Perry
(Yes, Katy’s got THREE on this list. She knows how to boost a vibe.)
This song is for that emotional reminder that your smile is a part of your light — and you’re absolutely allowed to shine.
Smile moment: Finishing treatment and getting emotional looking at your transformation photos.
🎶 10. “Smile” – Nat King Cole
A classic for a reason. Gentle, nostalgic, and the perfect final track to wind down and reflect on your orthodontic journey. It’s what we all need sometimes: just a reminder to smile through it all.
Smile moment: Looking back at your journey and realizing how far you’ve come.
🎧 Bonus Tip: Create Your Own Smile Suite Playlist
Whether you’re just starting treatment or celebrating the end, creating a personal playlist is a fun way to mark the moment. You can even name it “Smile Suite Era,” “Glow Up Mode,” or “In My Aligners Era.”
Need help putting it together? Ask us at your next visit — we’ll happily share more favorites!
✨ Your Smile = Your Soundtrack
At Smile Suite Orthodontics, we believe straightening your teeth should feel good from start to finish — and music is one of our favorite ways to make that happen.
We’re here for every smile milestone, every mirror check, every “wait, I look GOOD” moment.
Come visit us at 2422 Main Street in Evanston, IL — and don’t forget to bring your playlist.
