do power chains always take a long time to close gaps?

[Tyrantblade]

I have this small space between two teeth where i lost a premolar a long time ago

First there was no gap there, then having braces started to open up a space where i lost the premolar, and then the orthodontist decided to close the space with a power chain

Im not even sure its doing anything, but then again maybe they just take a super long time, even for a small space?

i only noticed the space with my tongue, so i thought by now the space would seem smaller

[angelina]

Mine closed up a gap in my molars pretty quickly, I could stick my tongue into it and collect food in there, ortho put a power chain on and then next appointment 7 weeks later it was closed. Hang in there!

[lambchop]

Sorry to be a buzz kill, but it can take a long time if your teeth are stubborn; I had my braces for almost five years. I had power chains, and double power chains, wire tires, TPA appliance, you name it, trying to close my premolar extraction gaps, while maintaining the correct cant of the front teeth.

[djspeece]

My situation lies midway between lambchop and Angelina. I had bilateral lower premolar gap that basically added a year to my treatment in an attempt to close them. I have very dense bones and movement in general was slow (I hope that works in my favor to prevent relapse now that I am in retainers). My ortho used two rounds of propel therapy and closing coils (not simultaneously) in addition to powerchains. So the short answer is: it depends. Best of luck to you, have faith in your ortho!

[Beckett]

If closing the gap involves moving a canine be prepared for it to take longer. Those are the most subborn teeth in your mouth because of the wicked long roots. Give it time.

[EWUgal15]

I think mine went really quickly (roughly 4 months) but I had power chains coupled with Class I elastics across the gap. But Dan is right, it really just depends. Lots of moving parts to factor in (pun only slightly intended).

[Tyrantblade]

The space is between a premolar and a 1st molar actually

[bracesman44]

https://www.wikibraces.com/power-chain-braces/ i found this one. maybe its gonna be help for u