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How Long Will my Teeth Take to Straighten?

I have braces for a month now to correct my 4 front teeth so I can smile nicely. I have no problems with my bite, it's just my crooked front...

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How Long Will It Take for a Major Overbite to Be Fixed with Braces?

My teeth are pretty straight I just have a major overbite. How long do you think it would take to fix that with clear braces if i do my procedures on...

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Braces Vs Invisalign for Receding Gums

What would be the best form of braces if you have receeding gums? My front of teeth sit out too much and the front 2 are crooked. I would be keen for...

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How Long Will I Have to Wear Braces for a Overbite?

My problem is my overbite. In am a tongue thruster and my tongue has pushed my teeth outward. It sometimes affects my breathing especially at night...

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Braces then Veneer or Just Veneers? (photo)

Hello Doctors and thank you for your time. It is much appreciated. Acc to the photos, would it be better to do braces first then a veneer for the...

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How Long Will It Take for my Gap to Close?

I just got power chains a week ago.

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How Long Would It Take to Move One Tooth?

I started with Invisalign braces, uppers are now perfect but today my ortho put metal braces on lower teeth to move this one tooth. It needs a minor...

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How Long Does It Take to Move Roots with Braces on

I am getting ready to have upper and lower jaw surgery and it has been postponed due to the #11 and #12 teeth are too close so the roots need to be...

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I Have Really Bad Goofy Teeth,how Long Will I Have to Have Braces For?

I have had goofy teeth for a long time,my two front teeth,and the ones next to them are aswell but aren't as bad,how long will i have to have...

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I Have an Overbite and My Two Front Teeth Stick Out. How Long Would it Take to Straighten My Teeth? (photo)

Hi I Got Overbite Class 2 My Front Teeth Are out Can You Please See How Long Its Gona Take to Straighten Up if I Use Metal Brace

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