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by StripedComet91
Thu May 24, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Why do some people get all their appliances all at once, whereas others get them gradually?
Replies: 6
Views: 597

Why do some people get all their appliances all at once, whereas others get them gradually?

So, I have noticed that some of my friends have gotten braces on their bottom teeth first, then, a few weeks later, get it on their top teeth, and then get elastics a few months later. On the other hand, I got all of them on at once. Is there a reason for this difference, or is it just based on the ...
by StripedComet91
Thu May 24, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Treatment time doesn't make sense.
Replies: 2
Views: 1361

Treatment time doesn't make sense.

Ok, so my treatment time for Invisalign was supposed to take 14 months. But I have 28 trays, and my orthodontist wants me to change them out every week. But if you do the math, that would take me around 7 months. So how would that take 14 months? I have a deep overbite and crowding on my lower teeth...