Although dental health concerns are frequently the primary reasons for orthodontic treatment, treatment is also initiated for the patient s emotional well being.
For example, the first impressions are most often based on the appearance of the person’s face, mouth and teeth.

Recent studies show appearance constitutes 55% of our first impressions of people. In job interviews, about 75 % of the decision to hire is based on the applicant s appearance. And for those who have recently been hired, there is likely to be an 8 to 20% variation in entry-level salary based on personal appearance. Even Aristotle I said, Beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.

We expect attractive people to be better at everything from relationships to jobs. And these expectations start early in childhood. According to a survey released by the Academy of General Dentistry, a person s smile, not the clothing, hair or eyes, is what others notice first.

Research has proven that children and adults who believe their teeth are unattractive may suffer from a lack of self-esteem and confidence.

Whether you are a teenage boy competing in high school, a college graduate about to begin your professional career, a young executive striving to establish your position in the business world, a young mother attempting to create an ideal image for your children, a child standing on the threshold of a lifetime, or whether you are a grandmother who is enjoying a senior position of respect and dignity within the family circle... a beautiful, healthy smile translates into happiness, invites communication, and opens the doors to success and fulfillment.