What's the shortest amount of time for braces?

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The minimum time to wear braces can be as little as several months to fix a basic crooked tooth or spacing issue through to 36 months for both metal braces and ceramic braces.
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What is the minimum time for braces?

On average, it takes about 24 months to complete an orthodontic treatment. Some patients require less than 12 months, but there are also patients requiring up to 3 years of treatment before their teeth reach the desired position.
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How long is the shortest braces treatment?

These quick methods typically involve minor surgery to the jaw and can align your teeth in about 6 months.
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Can you have braces for a short time?

What are Short Term Braces? Like the name suggests, they are braces that are used for a short period of time to align teeth. Short term braces are a fairly recent phenomenon in orthodontics. They are used exclusively to realign the front top and bottom teeth that are most visible when you smile.
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How long do most braces take?

The average amount of time for braces is between 1 and 3 years. But you may need them for a shorter or longer amount of time depending on your circumstances. Here are some factors that can impact how long you need to wear braces.
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Adult Braces: How Long Do They Take?



Can braces work in 3 months?

The minimum time to wear braces can be as little as several months to fix a basic crooked tooth or spacing issue through to 36 months for both metal braces and ceramic braces.
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What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.
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Can braces be done in 6 months?

Treatment time can range as short as four months to as long as nine months, but this is determined on a case-by-case basis. Like traditional braces, you'll need to wear a retainer afterwards to prevent your teeth from shifting back.
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Can braces remove in 6 months?

During six month smiles treatment, the average completion time tends to be from four to nine months. Following successful treatment, patients often wonder how their brace is going to be removed.
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Can we remove braces within 6 months?

Overall, orthodontic treatment through braces can take anything from 6 months to 30 months. It is important to note that you should only get your braces off when you and your orthodontist are completely happy with the position of your teeth, as getting them off too early may leave you with undesirable results.
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Can you wear braces for 12 months?

Most Common: 12 to 18 Months

The majority of the patients we treat wear braces between 12 and 18 months. Orthodontic appliances may need to be used to resolve any crowding of the teeth. There may also be slight issues with bite, such as an overbite or posterior cross-bite.
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Do braces hurt?

Braces can cause discomfort or pain while the person is wearing them. Usually, people will only feel pain or discomfort when an orthodontist first fits the braces and after regular brace tightening. They may also feel pain if part of the brace is rubbing or poking into the inside of their mouth.
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How can I speed up my braces treatment?

How Can I Speed Up My Braces?
  1. Wear your elastics. They work with the wires to guide your teeth. ...
  2. Keep your teeth clean. Braces make it harder to keep your teeth clean, but not much harder. ...
  3. Be gentle when you're eating with your braces and wires so they don't break.
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Can I have braces for 2 months?

Adults are especially concerned about the amount of time they need to wear braces. Typically, it takes about 24 months to complete an orthodontic treatment. Some patients require less than 12 months and some patients require more- up to 3 years of treatment before their teeth reach the desired position.
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Can I get my braces off in 10 months?

So, they have a common question in mind about can I get braces off early? Well, the answer is no, as one needs to complete the tenure for treatment. Braces by far, the most effective ways to straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile.
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Are 9 month braces enough?

The average orthodontic treatment falls somewhere between 16-18 months, but can sometimes take as long as 24 months, or even more. Be wary of promises from anyone who says you can have a straight smile in only six months.
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Can I kiss with braces?

It's completely fine if you're not ready for something as adventurous as kissing right away! When you feel ready, take it slow. Being gentle while kissing with braces is incredibly important for the safety of you and your partner. It's a good idea to start with closed lips.
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Can I ask to get my braces off early?

While it might not be the response you're hoping for, the simple answer to this question is no. However, it is possible to experience slower treatment times if you don't follow your orthodontist's instructions, including proper care of your braces.
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Do they whiten teeth after braces?

Depending on your oral health habits, your teeth might actually be darker if you had foods with dyes, tooth decay problems or didn't brush and floss often. If your teeth aren't white, don't fret! Most patients do teeth whitening after their braces to get their new straight smile sparkling.
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What are fast braces?

What are Fastbraces®? Fastbraces® were developed as a revolutionary solution to straighten crooked teeth in a different way to traditional braces. It is a complete, non-extraction based system and it provides patients with speedy, effective results.
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Can braces work in 7 months?

Six month braces are also an option for people who have already undergone orthodontic treatment at an earlier point in their lives, but have had some tooth movement.
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Can you get braces on top teeth only?

Depending on what your issues are, you can get braces on just your upper teeth. This treatment is called single arch orthodontic treatment. Some orthodontists will put braces on just the top teeth before concentrating on your bottom teeth.
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Can you chew gum with braces?

Patients should not chew gum while they have their expander, but patients with traditional braces can chew gum if it is on the ADA (American Dental Association) approved list of sugar-free gums. These gums are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or mannitol.
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What are the worst braces colors?

Extremely dark hues, such as black and brown, are the worst colors for braces that should be avoided by all braces wearers since they might stain or discolor your teeth. White and yellow rubber bands, along with clear rubber bands, pick up colors from dark beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine.
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What food can you not eat with braces?

Foods to avoid with braces:
  • Chewy foods — bagels, licorice.
  • Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice.
  • Sticky foods — caramel candies, chewing gum.
  • Hard foods — nuts, hard candies.
  • Foods that require biting into — corn on the cob, apples, carrots.
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