how often does everyone get adjustments?

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#1 Post by **mandaluv** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:10 pm

i go in roughly every 10 weeks. most people that i've known in the past go in once a month or 6 weeks. any ideas why my appointments are so spaced out?

#2 Post by **BracedBelle** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:52 pm

You'll see from this thread --> viewtopic.php?t=16577

... that times between adjustment really vary.

Hope this helps.

#3 Post by **shoshiaf** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:52 pm

I go in every eight weeks. I asked why the length of time between tightenings seems longer than other ortho patients, and my orthodontist said it has to do with the type of wire in my braces. The wire my orthodontist uses only requires changing every eight weeks; chances are you have the same type of deal at your orthodontist's office.

#4 Post by **platinum** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:35 pm

The wire my orthodontist uses only requires changing every eight weeks; chances are you have the same type of deal at your orthodontist's office.

I will go back in six weeks. My archwire is nickel free, so not the usual one my office uses, although I have no clue is there any differences between nickel free and nickel-titanium archwires.

#5 Post by **MsViola** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:39 pm

glad to see you up and about platinum

#6 Post by **platinum** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:29 pm

MSVIOLA:

I went to work for awhile, but I just tried not to show my brcaes.
But later when I went shopping, I tried to behave normally.
I am getting there

#7 Post by **Laieniel** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:30 pm

My time frame is faithfully between 3-4 weeks. My ortho's pt's go in quite often and suprisingly something is done at every appt. not just a lig change. He is always adding stuff here, taking stuff from there. I'm really glad that they are so close because I see drastic changes everytime I go.

#8 Post by **Pirate Wench** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:37 pm

I am asked to come back between 4 and 6 weeks. My ortho just likes to keep an eye on the progress. He hasn't changed my wire on the top for the past 3 appointments, but I get a new wire on the bottom every time.

I think he is trying to get my bottom teeth to the same place as my top teeth before he continues.

#9 Post by **MsViola** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:49 am

Platinum - Good for you! Before long you will be upset when people don't notice the braces

#10 Post by **ghostmyimag3** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:18 am

It depends, first time was 6 weeks, second time was 4 and this time is 5. My teeth are on the move.

#11 Post by **gunter8888** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:24 am

So far, I have been every 4 weeks. I have only had my bottoms for the past 2 months, but I am getting my uppers on Thursday. Not sure if the frequency will change after that.