Ortho Visits AFTER Braces Removed

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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stevon
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Ortho Visits AFTER Braces Removed

#1 Post by stevon »

How often and how many times did you have "check-ups" with your ortho once your braces were off, not including any emergency visits?

Stich
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#2 Post by Stich »

Right after I had them removed I had two retainer checks 6 weeks apart and then the next one was 6 months after that. Since the 6 month check-up I have had to have visits every 8 weeks because he is tweaking the retainer for some teeth that are trying to move. I think after this next 8 week check I will get a longer span...6 months or a year if everything is looking fine.

My plan had 2 year follow-up retainer checks built into the price of my treatment.

SnowSara
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#3 Post by SnowSara »

I haven't had my 6 mo retainer check yet, but it will be the first time I'll see my ortho since getting my braces off. I think I go back a few more times at 6 mo intervals after that.
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All Metal Uppers and Lowers - brackets placed with OrthoCAD

Braces on 2/1/2007, Removed 2/13/2008, now in Essix retainers.

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