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How Long Approximately Would It Take to Straighten my Front Row of Teeth with Braces? (photo)

And How Much Work Would Have to Be Done?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Hannah5134
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How Long Does It Take To Straighten Your Teeth

It would take 8-10 months to straighten your front teeth but it looks like you have an overbite that would need to be addressed as well. Correcting the bite is the most important part of braces and does typically take the most time- in your case it may increase your time in braces to 18 months. The only way to know for sure is to have an orthodontic exam with your local orthodontist and he/she can tell you how long it will take and what will be needed in order to correct your bite.... more

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