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    Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. Our staffs have the expertise and a long-term clinical training. We provide a good service to our patients.

Clinical services

• Oral, facial and functional evaluation (examination).
•  Intraoral and facial photographs.
• Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays.
• Impressions for models of the teeth and bite.
• Maximize your teeth's effectiveness in performing their functions and create a well-aligned smile.
• Repositioning of the teeth and underlying roots, providing better support for the crown of the tooth.

Our staffs

Two senior attendants, including the director Ching-Ming Su, Dr. Chao-Nan Wu and a senior resident Chi-Chung Chen.

Time and place of first visit:

Dr. Ching-Ming Su: Wednesday mornings, out-patient clinic building, basement level, the second consulting room of the dental department.

Dr. Chao-Nan Wu: Thursday mornings, out-patient clinic building, basement level, the second consulting room of the dental department.

Out-patient treatment time and place:

Mondays to Fridays, out-patient building, basement level, the division of Orthodontics.

Division of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital 386 Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 81362, R.O.C TEL: 886-7-3422121 ext 4410

The Orthodontic Evaluation

    If you are a candidate for orthodontics, you will likely be referred by your general dentist to an orthodontist for evaluation of your bite. During your first orthodontic visit, your orthodontics may use several methods to develop an individualized treatment plan, including:

• Oral, facial and functional evaluation (examination).
• Intraoral and facial photographs.
• Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays.
• Impressions for models of the teeth and bite.

    An orthodontist reviews your dental records, performs a clinical assessment, takes X-rays of your mouth and head and makes models of the teeth by creating an accurate impression of them. The results of this evaluation are studied in order to formulate the best orthodontic treatment plan.

    Typically during the second visit, your orthodontist reviews the treatment plan and estimates the number of months for the active phase of treatment. The standard treatment phase is two years. Following treatment, you may be required to wear a retainer for a period of time.

    The duration of orthodontic treatment varies based on your age, the extensiveness of the procedure (some people require more work than others) and how closely you follow your treatment plan. For example, younger patients may respond more quickly to treatment than older patients because the bones supporting young teeth are more pliable than those supporting older teeth. However, adults tend to follow treatment instructions more consistently than pre-teens.

    In some cases the treatment time is longer. For example, oral surgery and recovery may be needed before or during orthodontic treatment.

( reference from http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/orthodontics/)