An Epidemiological Survey on Awareness towards Orthodontic Treatment in South Indian School Children

Awareness of malocclusion and the need to make corrections has increasingly become prevalent among our population. As growing public interest in oral health increased, the demand for orthodontic treatment also became more noticeable in dental practices. Enhancing appearance and improving psychosocial status have been identified as important motivating factors behind the decision to initiate orthodontic treatment. This survey was formulated to investigate the awareness of children towards Orthodontic treatment and to create awareness of orthodontic treatment among the children.