Why does orthodontic treatment sometimes last longer than anticipated?
The treatment time to correct a patient’s overall malocclusion is only an estimate. Patients grow at different rates and respond uniquely to orthodontic treatment. Patient cooperation, however, is the single best way to keep the treatment progressing so as to finish on time! Patients who cooperate well with wearing rubber bands or other appliances as directed, keep their teeth clean and take care not to damage their braces, will see the fastest treatment results.
