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What’s the longest time to wear braces?
You should only expect to wear your braces for a maximum of three years. While this may appear to be an excessively long period with braces on your teeth, please make an effort to understand that this is the worst-case scenario. Two years is an approximate time of how long your braces will last.
However, check out this additional information!
How Long Will Braces Be Required?
Because everyone is different, there will be no similar patient care plans for braces. When you wear braces, a lot of things are taken into account, and each of these limiting factors will have an impact on how long you’ll have to wear them.
When determining the duration, some of the most important factors to consider are:
- The age of the patient
- The extent to which teeth are misaligned
- Pre-existing dental and skeletal problems
When all three of the above-mentioned factors are taken into account, a more precise time frame for your orthodontic treatment can be determined.
Is it possible to shorten the treatment time for braces?
Maybe. Patients who properly follow treatment recommendations have a better chance of having their braces removed sooner. This might be as easy as brushing and flossing regularly or, in the case of aligners or removable equipment like bands, wearing them for the entire prescribed treatment time every day.
While wearing braces, patients should also follow good eating habits. Avoiding sticky or hard foods like corn, gum, popcorn, chips, and candies can help you get through your treatment faster. Brackets that are broken or missing can cause treatment to take longer.
Finally, not everyone recognizes how difficult it is to brush your teeth wearing braces, but it is essential to do so correctly.
Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!