Timing of Braces
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Timing of Braces
I am brand new to this website and love having a resource regarding braces and emotional support! I am 44 years old and this is my 2nd go around in braces. I have told my children that I am the poster child for wearing your retainer as my upper teeth moved back to a bad overbite. I have ceramics on top and due for metal brackets on the bottom in a few months. My question as respects timing, I had a friend who said he "sped up" the appointments and although it was more painful he said it it shortened his time in braces. I was told I would be in braces from 16 to 24 months, I am 3 months into the process.
- TumbleDryLow
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I'm surprised your friend convinced the ortho to speed things up. Orthodontists tend to take things slower with adults because our mouths are much less pliable than teens or children. To avoid bone loss and gum issues, adult teeth should be moved slowly. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to ask your ortho if there is any way to speed up the process, but don't be surprised if you get an emphatic, "no". Don't worry. 16-24 months is nothing---really! The time will fly.
I'm not sure speeding up is healthy, though I would definitely love to finish ASAP! Whatever, once you're in, the important thing is to achieve the goals and have healthy nicely aligned teeth!
braced 07/02/08, braces off january 2010
sentence: 18 months, upper and lower damons + elastics
Bonded+essix retainers
My story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=28298
sentence: 18 months, upper and lower damons + elastics
Bonded+essix retainers
My story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=28298