When you get braces how long do they have to stay in?

Depends: Each person is different and your orthodontist can give you the best estimate. However, by complying with his/her treatments (wearing the elastic bands when you're told too!) you can do your part to make sure your time with braces is as short as possible.

Brace time: It really depends on how severe your teeth are and all that is involved to fix them. An orthodontic exam should give you an idea.

Very variable: Treatment times for braces are based on the difficulty level of the problem that you present the orthodontist. Minor treatments could be as short as a few months and other may take 2-3 years. It's best to get an opinion from a specialist in regards to your specific situation. Treatment times are very . . . Variable.