I'm going to consultation tomorrow. I want to know how long after consultation does it take to get braces how many appointments?

It's very common for orthodontists to place upper braces first and wait several months before placing lower braces. Some reasons may be:1) Because of the way the upper and lower teeth fit together, the upper teeth may need to be moved out of the way first before there is room to place lower...

The best way to correct your asymmetry and bite is with orthodontics and jaw surgery. The severe crowding of the upper arch will require extraction of a pair of premolars. You may or may not need extractions in your lower arch. As far as surgery goes, you will need an asymmetric mandibular set...

Most likely it is OK, however, your Orthodontist knows your treatment plan best, so I would recommend that you call to let the office know what happened. If they need to see you sooner, they will let you know. 

If you are missing a tooth and are going into braces, a tooth can be placed on the wire and brackets while you are straightening your teeth. We always try to make the patients feel comfortable while they are transitioning!

Dear Carrie70, Thank you for your question. Congratulations on completing phase 1 of your treatment. It is unfortunate that you are having such a negative experience with the staff in the office. I would recommend contacting the orthodontist and explaining the situation. Although you can switch...

In looking at your photos (very good, by the way), it looks like you have both an underbite (lower front teeth are in front of the upper front teeth) and a crossbite in the back (the upper back teeth are narrower across the arch from side to side than the lower back teeth). Ideally, lower teeth...