Orthodontic Treatment can Change Lives
Teenager Eva Hulme was unfortunate enough to suffer bullying on a daily basis due to the appearance of her protruding teeth. However, extensive orthodontic work has helped to change Eva’s life for the better and she has recently received an award in recognition of this.
The British Orthodontic Society was responsible for ‘The Against All Odds’ award that was presented to Eva earlier this month. The purpose of the award is to illustrate how orthodontic treatment can be used to help turn peoples’ lives around. Eva suffered humiliation because of her teeth and had to deal with bullies throughout her life. However, today she is the proud owner of the smile she’s always dreamed of.
Eva’s orthodontist Dr. Jonty Meisner has been treating her since 2005 when he recognized the serious effect that Eva’s teeth were having on her psychological development and her health in general. He utilised a variety of innovative treatments that involved the use of fixed and temporary braces as well as high pull headgear.
The treatment has taken a long time, but it has been effective and has significantly improved Eva’s quality of life as a result.
If you’re concerned about the development of your child’s teeth, or even your own then visit a cosmetic dentist or orthodontist. They’ll be able to present you with a variety of options to help your problem. There are plenty of alternatives to braces, such as invisalign, the ‘invisible braces’ , so there’s no need to worry about intrusive braces causing further stigma and humiliation.
However, Eva’s case was an extreme one and it is now good to see her finally able to enjoy the quality of life she deserves thanks to the hard work of her orthodontist.
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| August 25, 2010 at 10:30 am | No comment
