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My daughter has a significant intellectual disability and was born with severe dental crowding and crooked teeth. For more than 15 years, I searched for an orthodontist who would be willing and able to treat her. During that time, we had consultations with more than two dozen orthodontists in both private practices and teaching institutions. Nearly every doctor told me they could not help because my daughter was unable to consistently follow directions due to her disability. One even told me not to "interfere with Mother Nature."
Year after year, I continued searching, hoping to find someone who would give my daughter a chance. Every orthodontist explained that they could not develop a treatment plan because my daughter was unable to complete a panoramic X-ray, which is essential for treatment planning.
Dr. Banh was different. From the very beginning, he was willing to help despite knowing the challenges he would face with my daughter's behavior and intellectual disability. His assistant, Selina, was also incredible. She successfully obtained a panoramic X-ray--something no other orthodontic office had been able to accomplish.
In more than 15 years, I found only two orthodontists willing to treat my daughter. However, only Dr. Banh was able to obtain the necessary imaging and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. After reviewing her X-rays, he recommended extractions because of the severe overcrowding. Looking back, I truly believe his treatment plan was the right one for my daughter.
Before treatment, brushing her teeth was a daily struggle. Her teeth were so crowded and overlapped so severely that food constantly became trapped, making it difficult to keep her teeth clean. Today, her orthodontic treatment is complete, her teeth are beautifully straight, and brushing her teeth is so much easier. Seeing her smile now brings so much joy to our entire family.
Throughout her treatment, there were many appointments where my daughter screamed, cried, resisted treatment, and had difficulty cooperating. Despite these challenges, Dr. Banh, Selina, and the entire office staff were always patient, compassionate, and respectful. They never made us feel unwelcome or like my daughter was too difficult to treat. Instead, they treated her with kindness, dignity, and genuine care.
What impressed me most about Dr. Banh was not only his clinical expertise but also his integrity and compassion. He saw beyond my daughter's disability and focused on giving her the best possible care. After searching for more than a decade and consulting with over two dozen orthodontists, finding a doctor with his skill, patience, and heart felt nothing short of a blessing.
I will always be grateful to Dr. Banh, Selina, and the entire team for changing my daughter's life. I recommend Dr. Banh without hesitation--not only because of the beautiful results he achieved, but because he is a doctor I trust completely. His kindness, professionalism, integrity, and dedication to his patients are truly exceptional.
Mother of a special need daughter,
Susie Lee