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Braces - When Will Teeth Be Fixed?

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I got 4 teeth removed this and last week. Starting next week when bleeding stops, I will get the braces on the other parts. But I just want my teeth to be fixed so I that I don't feel to self conscious of going to theatre plays or talking to girls, this is freshman year haha. When will you think my teeth will be fixed? in the next 2 years or 3?

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Dr. R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
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Answered on Sep 23, 2010
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