This document summarizes the services provided by Lillian Ho, DDS, Inc. Orthodontics. It discusses that orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities using braces, Invisalign, or other orthodontic treatments. Orthodontic treatment can take 1-3 years and involves teamwork between the orthodontist, family dentist, patient, and patient's parents to achieve the best results.

1. Lillian Ho, DDS, Inc . O r t h o d o n t i c s R U s

2. Can lead to Tooth decay Gum disease Tooth loss.

3. Diagnosis Prevention Treatment A Dental Specialist of dental and facial irregularities.

4. All orthodontists are dentists. Only 6% of dentists are orthodontists.

5. 2-3 years academic specialty training. A Dental Specialist

6. Works with your dentist.

7. Children Teens Adults. Treats all ages

8. Teeth are crowded, irregular or poorly spaced. Class I

9. Class II Overbite.

10. Class III Underbite.

11. Crowding Teeth that protrude Extra teeth Spacing Missing teeth Uneven jaw growth.

12. Thumb sucking Dental disease Baby teeth lost too early or late Accidents.

13. Tooth decay Gum disease Tooth loss Poor self-esteem An uncorrected bad bite may lead to

14. An uncorrected bad bite may lead to Abnormal wear of teeth Difficulty in chewing and speaking Stress on bone and gum tissue.

15. Early or late loss of baby teeth Difficulty in chewing or biting Breathing through the mouth Thumb-sucking beyond age 6 Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth. Signs your child may need to see an orthodontist

16. Signs your child may need to see an orthodontist A jaw that is too far forward or back Protruding teeth Upper and lower teeth that don’t meet, or meet in an abnormal way An unbalanced facial appearance Grinding or clenching of the teeth.

17. Problems To Watch For in Growing Children

18. No later than Age 7.

19. Check problems with teeth or jaw growth Determine if treatment is needed Advise when treatment should start.

20. Immediate treatment may not be recommended May monitor your child’s development.

21. When advised, early orthodontic treatment may be beneficial.

23. Guide the growth of young bones.

24. Removable or fixed Braces or Invisalign

25. Gentle pressure over time.

26. Active Treatment.

27. 1 – 3 Years Varies by Severity of problem Patient compliance Oral hygiene.

28. Best Results Avoid hard or sticky foods Follow instructions Keep appointments.

29. Keep the teeth in their new positions.

30. Many patients continue periodic orthodontic visits.

31. Orthodontist Dentist Other dental specialists as needed.

32. 1 in 5 new patients is an adult.

33. Problems To Watch For in Adults

34. Your orthodontist will consider the health of your: Teeth Gums Supporting Bone.

35. Looking Good with Invisalign Nearly invisible Removable during treatment Fit your life style

37. Smaller Less noticeable More comfortable.

38. Fun new designs Choice of colors.

39. Dependent upon Type of problem Complexity of treatment Length of treatment.

40. More affordable than ever Lifetime benefits A great value!

41. Successful orthodontic treatment is the result of TEAMWORK. Orthodontist Family Dentist Patient Patient’s Parents Orthodontic Staff

42. The orthodontist provides the expertise.

43. The family dentist monitors the health of the teeth and gums.

44. The patient carefully follows instructions.

45. The results can be dramatic.

46. The results can be dramatic. Before During After

47. A new smile. Before After

48. New confidence. Before After

49. New confidence. Before After

50. Better oral health. Before After

51. Better oral health. Before After

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