Orthodontic treatment by Dr. Steve Giannoutsos can improve your dental health and change your facial appearance for the better, and it can boost your self-esteem. Orthodontics can provide you with the chance to participate in improving the way you look. Dr. Steve Giannoutsos's patients often feel more self-confident even before treatment is completed.

Three out of Four People can Benefit from Braces
The AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) estimates that up to 75 percent of people could benefit from orthodontic care. Nearly 5 million people in the United States and Canada are presently in orthodontic treatment, according to the AAO. One in five is over age 18. Some are as young as 2 or 3, and some are in their 50s, 60s, and older. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age.

Braces Change Looks and Outlooks
A healthy, beautiful smile is the most obvious result of orthodontic treatment, but there's so much more to the specialty of orthodontics than meets the eye. Some people with crooked teeth, reflexively cover her mouth whenever laughing or smiling. Some people cannot chew their food properly because of a "bad bite". As we improve a person's smile, self-esteem increases, too.

Orthodontics can be Life-Changing
First impressions often are based on the appearance of a person’s face, mouth and teeth. A person with a facial deformity or crooked teeth often is judged negatively not only on appearance but also on many other characteristics such as intelligence and personality.

Independent research studies have shown that people who believe their teeth or jaws are unattractive may suffer from a lack of self-esteem and confidence. In some cases, the psychological impact of crooked teeth has been found to hamper a person’s social or vocational growth.

Although dental health concerns are frequently the primary impetus for orthodontic treatment, it is not unusual for treatment to be initiated for the patient’s emotional well-being. In many cases, orthodontics provides both physical and psychological benefits.

Dr. Steve Giannoutsos, New York City Orthodontist, offers the following orthodontic information to guide you in your research of orthodontic solutions.