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Redmond orthodontist who abruptly closed business files for bankruptcy

REDMOND, Wash. — The Redmond orthodontist who shut his doors suddenly has filed for bankruptcy.

Warner Young, 79, of Young Smiles in Redmond closed his office at the end of April, notifying some patients by mail.

Many of those patients were just sent a letter notifying them of his bankruptcy filing, and they are listed as creditors.

KIRO-7 obtained the bankruptcy documents. Throughout 74 pages, it details the money owed by Young and his wife, Dianna.

The couple is renting a home in Sammamish in the Sahalee Country Club neighborhood, according to court documents.

Patients are upset about the money they pre-paid for years of treatment. According to the bankruptcy documents Young has 826 patients.

Watch the full report in the video above.