If you had braces as a teenager and you are now contemplating orthodontic treatment for one of your own children, you will find that a lot has changed over the years. I had braces when I was in high school, and mine were the proverbial “train tracks” or the metal bands wrapped around every one of my teeth. That was in the late 1970’s and my how things have changed!
Shortly after my braces were removed, most orthodontists were ...
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The two most common drawbacks to orthodontic treatment are discomfort and the length of treatment. Many patients consider treatment to be too long if it extends beyond one year. Unfortunately the reality is that most orthodontic treatment requires between one and a half years to two years to complete. In cases such as these, the results would be naturally compromised if treatment was interrupted any sooner. As a result, comfort for the patient and reduction in orthodontic treatment times have become a ...
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