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How long does a person have to wear braces?
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Depends: Depends on how the involved the case is. I have patients that have finished in 6 months and some that have gone as long as 5 years.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Varies: Orthodontic treatments can vary dramatically from simple 3-6 month minor tooth movement to 3 years of care for complex issues. Average treatments are from 18-24 months in duration.
Answered 4/1/2013
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