More than any other dental specialty, orthodontics requires a team effort from everyone involved - parents, patient, orthodontist and staff. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible orthodontic treatment. In order to accomplish this goal, we believe it is important for you to understand as much about the treatment process as possible. The following pages will help you understand common dental problems, learn more about the hardware we may use in correcting your problems, and how to care for your braces.