1) Look at Long Term Results!

Fully one-quarter of our adult patients are re-treatments. Inadequately stabilized cases account for the lions share of the instability. Check out our long term fifteen year post-treatment results. How do we compare?

2) Look at Patient Satisfaction Data after Treatment

All of our patients are asked to complete a survey after their treatment. Their opinions matter a great deal to us. Remember that most cases involve upwards of thirty or more appointments.... ample opportunity for things to go right or wrong. How do we compare?

3) Are the most current, reliable and cost effective methods of treatment being offered?

While difficult for the average person to judge, here are some sure signs to look for:

• For cases where headgear is an option, are alternatives such as the Herbst, MARA or Forsus also offered? Look at our complicated cases accomplished without headgear.
• What type of retainers are used when treatment ends? Removable retainers even with the best intentions are often worn insufficiently to achieve long term stability. In our practice we utilize both bonded retainers attached behind the upper and lower front six teeth and removable clear retainers worn at night.