How long from getting braced to first adjustment?

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godawgs
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How long from getting braced to first adjustment?

#1 Post by godawgs »

Just wanted to take a poll to see how long after getting braced you had your first adjustment. Thanks!

KJM
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#2 Post by KJM »

6 weeks for me
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bajanrose
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#3 Post by bajanrose »

I have one in a month
TPA (July 27th 05 - Feb 28th 06)7 months 1 day!
Nance (March 1st - Jan 31st 07)

After a total of 22 months and 12 days, I am braces free!

Raspberry
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#4 Post by Raspberry »

Exactly 6 weeks for me too. March 21st can't come any quicker!
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#5 Post by Raspberry »

Exactly 6 weeks for me too. March 21st can't come any quicker!
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#6 Post by Flora2006 »

My adjustments are every 4 weeks all the time. I'm really happy with that because I feel like things are going faster (even though they aren't)
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Dadio
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#7 Post by Dadio »

Just about every 4 weeks for my kid and I. Last one was 2/14, next one 3/14. We got braced on 10/6, so adj 5 here we come!

missing_tooth
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#8 Post by missing_tooth »

6 weeks here. I've heard that is standard for adults

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jennielee81
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#9 Post by jennielee81 »

11 weeks for me... :?
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materialsgirl
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#10 Post by materialsgirl »

My 1st adjustment will be 8 weeks after my braces went on. :)

Leslie022
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#11 Post by Leslie022 »

My 1st adjustment is Tuesday, March 14. That will be 8 weeks since being braced.
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top

eoberhauser
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#12 Post by eoberhauser »

8 wks for me
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dena
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#13 Post by dena »

5 weeks
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four bicuspids removed 1/3/06
clear uppers and metal lowers placed 1/5/06
timeframe for braces: 24-30 months

drazda
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#14 Post by drazda »

A month.
Braces removed 10 months early on 1/23/07!

OneTime
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#15 Post by OneTime »

4 months for my first adjustment, then every 6 week.
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In process...
4 spacer and upper braced 1/10
Spacer removed and fully braced 1/24
Final 05/15/08

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