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Orthodontic treatment is a partnership between you and the orthodontist. We both have responsibilities in ensuring your treatment progresses on schedule and finishes with the excellent result that we want.

During your treatment you may need to wear elastic bands that attach to the upper and lower braces to correct your bite or you may need an orthodontic appliance that needs to be worn a certain number of hours daily. Good co-operation is essential to keep your treatment progressing on schedule. Poor compliance wearing the elastics or the orthodontic appliance is the main reason for an extended treatment time. A two year treatment can become a three year treatment if co-operation is poor.

Another area of responsibility is taking care of your braces which means excellent tooth brushing and some modifications in diet. It is more difficult to maintain excellent oral hygiene with braces and an extra effort is required. Poor oral hygiene can result in decalcification marks around the brackets and swollen gums. Some restrictions in your diet are needed to prevent damage to the braces or loosening of your brackets. These restrictions include avoiding sticky foods (toffee, gum etc.) and hard foods (hard candy, ice cubes, etc.).