Did you run over time?

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fleur26
Posts: 150
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:04 am

Did you run over time?

#1 Post by fleur26 »

Hey! I'm 27 and have been in braces now for 33 months. My original estimate was 22-24 months so I've gone some months over. I dont think about my braces all the time anymore as they've become a way of life for me now but dream of the day they come off! Is anyone else in a similar situation and feeling the months pass by?
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Snowglobe32
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Joined: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:05 pm

Re: Did you run over time?

#2 Post by Snowglobe32 »

Hello,

I am! Estimate was 22 - 24 months...check out my tickler! :lol:

Like you said, they are a non-issue at this point for me. For others, I keep hearing, "When are you going to get those things off??"

I have an appointment in a couple of weeks, we have been trying to close a gap all year. It is closing, but slowly, so I feel it is time to take them off. My ortho said I can get a cap on one tooth to close the gap. That's my plan.

What is your hold up?
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jem
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Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:05 am
Location: UK

Re: Did you run over time?

#3 Post by jem »

I was tickled by your "tickler"!

Hope you're finished soon.

Jem
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)

Click here for my story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42194
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bottlecap1990
Posts: 110
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:34 am
Location: New Jersey

Re: Did you run over time?

#4 Post by bottlecap1990 »

YES. My braces were scheduled to be on for 18-24 months but they ended up being removed at 34 months.
RPE. 6/5/2010
Full metal braces, 8/7/2010
Braces Removed, 6/12/2013
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GettingStraight
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Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 2:36 pm

Re: Did you run over time?

#5 Post by GettingStraight »

I'm at the 30 month mark now after a 24 month estimate. Still trying to close some stubborn gaps. There's no deband date yet in sight although I keep being told that its getting closer. I suspect its another 6 months or so. I've been going for adjustments every 2 weeks since February to try to speed things along.
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