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My estimated time was 2 years. I knew after the 2 year mark that they weren't coming off. There are still some spaces because he's turning the roots of some teeth. Things are just going so slow. It could be because of my age and that the bone is more dense than say a younger adult! I go tomorrow to ...

I got braced on January 26, 2006 at the age of 42. It is now 4.5 years later and I'm still braced! I'm starting to get frustrated ........... I had a bad overjet and had 4 pre molars taken out to make room. My bottom front teeth are flared out. My teeth are much better but it's gotten to the point a...

I was just wondering how long braces usually stay on. I got braced on January 20, 2006. I had 4 extractions because of crowded and an overjet. My top teeth were pretty straight to begin with. My bottom needs to be straighten. It's getting frustrating waiting for things to happen. BTW - I'm now 45 ye...

I saw my Ortho this morning and he said in 4 weeks I will go into third stage.
Does anybody know what this means and what I'm in for?

Thanks for the replies!

Hi Everyone,

My Ortho told me this morning that ion 4 weeks I'm going to third stage.
Does anyone know what that is? I'm guessing it's a good thing!

Thanks for your replies!

Thanks for the advise and answers !! I was just curious. I just got my bands a couple of weeks ago, so you know I'm eager to "rush" things along. I'm not going to tamper with my teeth ... I'm paying my ortho to fix them, not me!
Slow and steady, stay the course !

Can I double up on the elastics?

I'm wearing Class II right now. I'm in my 6th month. I have too wear inside and outside of my teeth. Going from top canines to bottm molars.

I know ... I know ... strange topic.
But I'm interested in what the Doc's have to say about getting Facial Liposuction while being braced.
I have no chin ( ) and jowls I like to get rid of. BTW I'm 42 and recently Braced (01/20/06)
Would there be an issue getting Facial Liposuction?

Thanks !!!