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I'm estimated at 31 months. I've had top braces for almost three months and bottoms for a little over a month. I'd be nice if I could get them off before I graduate from college in May 2009, but I'm not counting on it, that would be 4 months early! I guess it'll be over when it's over. . .
I haven't gotten them on yet, but my ortho said approximately 2 years. I was disappointed to hear this, because I didn't think my teeth were bad to the point where I'd have to wear them for two years.
I was hoping I could have them off before I turned 20...but I guess not (unless I have really quick progress).
I was told 9-12 months for my uppers and 12-15 for my bottom teeth. I've had them just shy of a month and I can already see so much improvement! It's really exciting.
I am supposed to be in for 18.5 months....but since I lost my job and may not be able to pay for a couple of months and may even have to be debanded and banded again when I can afford it...it could be longer.
Estimated treatment time: 24-30 months
Lapsed time: 26 months
Debanding (hopefully) in July, at 28.5 months.
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
Well now that I know when I am starting my new job I can negotiate with them a little better. Right now I am totally focused on car payments, insurance and such.
My ortho estimates 18-24 months. 24 if extractions are necessary, 18 months otherwise. He says I might be able to get away with no extractions though, so I'm really hoping for 18 months!