The Demand for Orthodontists' Services Falls as the Proportion of the Population

Multiple Choice

The demand for orthodontists' services falls as the proportion of the population that obtains braces falls. It may take several years before the new long-run equilibrium for the orthodontic labor market is attained. In the meantime, the orthodontic labor market experiences a

A) shortage.
B) quality decrease.
C) surplus.
D) excess demand.