I have had braces on for a year and a month. Is it possible to get my top braces off before my bottom?

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I did have to pull 4 teeth prior to my braces which led to 4 gaps, 2 on top and 2 on bottom. The gaps in my top are closed completely and I have no overbite. There is a very tiny gap in my top caused from the elastics. I was hoping in about 6 months I could at least get my top braces off.

Carlos Caballero, DDS, MS · Answer

Hello, Thanks for your question. In very rare situations either top or bottom braces are removed prior to the opposite. That is because the specialist needs to make sure that the bite fits good and for that purpose elastics /rubber bands are used.  So most likely that is not going to happen.Thanks

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Without photographs I am limited in my ability to answer your question. Your best option is to ask this question to the dentist doing your orthodontics.

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