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Considerations Every parent wants his or her child to have a beautiful smile - and every adult and child should have a healthy smile with properly functioning teeth. Our goal is to achieve both for the patient. Untreated orthodontic problems may contribute to tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction, jaw joint problems and loss of teeth. In addition, uncorrected problems can adversely affect one's speech, general health and self-esteem. Self-confidence almost always increases when a smile is improved. We believe that a successful orthodontic treatment can lead to greater success in all areas of life. Duration of Treatment Treatment time depends on the growth of the patient's mouth and face and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ for each individual orthodontic patient. Goals It is our desire to obtain the best possible result from the orthodontic treatment of our patients. To achieve this, it is essential that a cooperative relationship exist between the orthodontist, orthodontic staff and the patient. We will do our very best to obtain the desired result in the minimum amount of time. You have a large responsibility in helping us achieve this goal. |
