Duration of Orthodontic Treatment - Spokane WA | Drs. David Engen & Rudolf Hahn

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Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending on the growth of the patient's mouth and face, and severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and respond variously to orthodontic treatment.

Factors such as patient compliance also play an important role in treatment duration. Patients who are compliant in brushing, wearing of rubber bands, as well as keeping scheduled appointments are more likely to finish on time. Patients who eat foods that cause bracket breakage, don't brush, or are non-compliant with prescribed instructions will likely not finish on time.

Dr. Engen will give you what he believes to be a realistic estimate of treatment time. It should be noted that Dr. Engen treats to the result, not to the calendar. If treatment time goes beyond the estimate it is because you do not yet have the result we want. If we go over on our time estimate it does not cost you any more.

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David W. Engen, DDS, MSD Rudolf G. Hahn, DMD, MS
www.DrDWEngen.com

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