Most patients seek orthodontic treatment to improve their appearance. This is not vanity but recognition that an attractive smile is an essential component of self esteem. It has been clearly shown by psycho-social research, that facial appearance can influence the way that people are treated by others. We often find that children with very prominent upper teeth may experience teasing at school. Brace treatment can also be helpful in undoing the effects of thumb and digit sucking habits.

Here are some examples of patients that needed orthodontic treatment: