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I'm 16 and have an under bite where all my bottom teeth are in front of my top teeth. how long will it take to fix with braces? all my teeth straight.
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Orthodontic Consult: An orthodontist who can personally examine you can give you a good estimate of treatment time required. Each case is different and this question cannot be answered properly without a full orthodontic workup and evaluation.
Answered 3/6/2014
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