Helping Patients Adapt to Orthotics

"Treatment programs often require an initial period of adjustment, during which the body adapts to an improved condition. Whenever I present a treatment plan to a new patient, I compare it to what an orthodontist might do. Most patients can relate to the changes associated with moving teeth. However, everyone realizes that a temporary discomfort leads to a healthier bite and an improved smile. If the orthodontic appliances were removed at the first instance of discomfort, patients would never achieve lasting benefits. "

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