how often does everyone get adjustments?
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how often does everyone get adjustments?
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?
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You'll see from this thread --> viewtopic.php?t=16577
... that times between adjustment really vary.
Hope this helps.
... that times between adjustment really vary.
Hope this helps.
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.
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.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.
glad to see you up and about platinum
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1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
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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.
I think he is trying to get my bottom teeth to the same place as my top teeth before he continues.
Platinum - Good for you! Before long you will be upset when people don't notice the braces
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1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
1/17/07 - Upper (Clear) & Lower (Metal - self ligatating) Braces
Estimated treatment time = 30-36 months
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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.
Expander in 8/9/06
Lowers on 11/30/06
Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
Class III elastics added 3/14/2007
Expander #2 - 6/27/2007
20-24 months w/ fixed metal braces
Lowers on 11/30/06
Uppers on / Expander gone on 1/31/2007
Class III elastics added 3/14/2007
Expander #2 - 6/27/2007
20-24 months w/ fixed metal braces