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How Long to Wear Braces for Few Crooked Teeth?
asked 2 years ago by Hollister in nunya
Latest answer by Kent Lauson, DDS, MS
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Tags: crooked
I only have a few crooked teeth and the orthodontist said they would straighten out. How long do I have to have braces for if I only have 2 or 3 crooked teeth?
2 answers to How Long to Wear Braces for Few Crooked Teeth?
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A few crooked teeth may need more extensive work than you think!
First of all, I have had many patients come to my office and say, I just want this one tooth corrected or may just a couple corrected. It then turned out to be much more complicated to correct. Be wary of unintended consequences. It is up to the specialist to check out the whole situation. That means a thorough evaluation should be completed, which would include an analysis of the teeth looking for wear patterns, and checking for things like TMJ...
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6 Month Braces
There is a method called "6 Month Ortho" that was developed for JUST this purpose. The average case takes around 4-8 months. If you aren't trying to change the bite and a few other limitations, this may be the best choice for you.
