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Braces may be on between 6 months to 30 months, or longer depending on the age of the patient, the severity of the problem, the patient's cooperation, and the degree of movement possible.
Four Things That Can Shorten Treatment Time
Don't Miss Your Appointments
First and foremost, keeping your appointment time is quintessential to speed up your treatment time. Each missed appointment can lengthen treatment time by about a month.
Don't Break Your Appliances
Broken appliances can stop or reverse treatment progress. Pleae be sure to wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth and braces when participating in contact sports. Extensive repairs may require an appointment during school or work hours.
Wearing Your Elastics And Appliances As Instructed
Your teeth won't move if instructions are not followed.
Keeping Your Teeth And Braces Clean
All efforts should be focused on designing your new smile, not on unhealthy teeth and gums. Clean teeth with healthy gums move faster.
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If something is loose or broken, please call during office hours. It's best not to wait until your next appointment. Place any piece that comes off in an envelope and bring it with you. In the rare case of discomfort that you cannot manage, we are available at any time. Use the diagram below to tell us what is loose or broken.
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