How long did it take for your extraction gaps to close?

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nifer237
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Re: How long did it take for your extraction gaps to close?

#16 Post by nifer237 »

I got my power chain off for a second time a month ago and all is well...no re-opeings. *knock on wood*
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kalstad
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Re: How long did it take for your extraction gaps to close?

#17 Post by kalstad »

I don't know if I should recommend this but I used rubber bands kinda behind my orthodontist's back. I did research and found ways to close my top and bottom gaps without screwing up my bite or messing with the brackets/wires. My bottom extractions closed after 8 months and my top closed after 11. I get my braces off in 2 months cause I have rubber bands to complete correcting my bite and that will mark 13 months with braces for me and I was supposed to have them for 30.

FlyByNight
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Re: How long did it take for your extraction gaps to close?

#18 Post by FlyByNight »

No extractions but I did have IPR done on my lower 4 front incisors. The gaps closed in about 3 months

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