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How Long Do Adults Wear Braces to Straighten Teeth?

Is there a timeline my dentist will follow for treatment? What can I expect at each stage?

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Best Way to Close a Wide Gap, Braces or Aligners?

I have been living with this for 28years now.Though,when i was 9years the gap wasnt all that wide. Now a 10months old finger can pass through it. I...

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Thumbsuckers Teeth Correction? (photo)

I am in my mid 30's and have been sucking my thumb into adulthood and unfortunately have done some major damage to my teeth. I have a mild case of...

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Teeth Braces To Correct Protruding Jaw?

Hi I am 26 years old. My upper jaw appears to protrude forward and lower jaw is quite recessed Many suggested surgery for this, but one orthodontic...

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Please Suggest Options to Treat a Severe Overbite in 25 Year Old? (photo)

I am having a severe overbite (as seen in the attached pictures). My front two teeth completely hide my lower teeth with just 10 percent of my lower...

1 doctor answer

Advice on Proper Treatment for Open Bite?

I am a 25-year old male who's life has been greatly affected by an anterior open bite. I had no idea how complex a problem this is when I recently...

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Braces or Invisalign? How Long Will I Need? (photo)

I have serious ortho work that needs to be done. If you look at the pictures you'll see that I have major issues. Large gap between front teeth,...

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Too Old For Braces?

Hi Doctor, Im 27 yrs old male want to put braces on my teeth. I met a dentist but she says im too old to put braces on..Is it right ?

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Is It Worth It for Me to Get Braces for a Bite Issue (Not Cosmetic)?

I'm 25. My teeth look good & straight and cosmetically it doesn't look like I have a problem. But if you look closely my top and bottom...

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Braces or Crown After My Deep Cleaning? (photo)

Hello, I am 28 years old and I have been diagnoses with chronic periodontal disease. My dentist said i have loss 30 to 50% of bone. I have done deep...

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