Why Braces?

Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment.  Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain.  This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss.  Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints.  These can lead to chronic headaches and face or neck pain.  Treatment by an orthodontist can be less costly than the additional care required to treat dental problems arising as a result of orthodontic problems.  For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics.  After your braces come off, you'll enjoy a beautiful smile and healthy teeth and feel more self-confident for the rest of your life.

Patient Participation and Cooperation

Orthodontic treatment can only be successful if the patient is a willing and cooperative participant.  We strive to educate and encourage each patient, we reward great progress and we celebrate great results.  All the clinical assistants consistently report to parents on progress and recruit their help when their children have problems.  We use contests, phone calls and encouragement cards as incentives.