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9. Why does orthodontic treatment sometimes
last longer than anticipated?
 Each
patient is a unique individual and estimates of treatment time can
only be that- estimates. Patients grow, mature, and get their permanent
teeth at different rates and will respond in their own individual
ways to orthodontic treatment. Rest assured that Dr. Hendrix has specific
treatment goals and objectives in mind and is dedicated to continue
treatment until they are achieved. The estimated time of treatment
is usually very close to the actual treatment time.
The length of treatment largely depends on the severity of the initial
problem, the patient's growth pattern, and the level of patient cooperation.
Patient cooperation is the single best predictor of staying on time
with treatment. Patients who cooperate by wearing rubber bands or
other needed appliances as directed, while taking care not to damage
braces will most often lead to on-time and excellent treatment results.
However, treatment can be lengthened if growth occurs differently
than expected or if the patient's cooperation is less than ideal.
Inability to keep appointments, excessive tardiness, poor appliance
wear, and excessive breakage can all extend treatment time.
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