How long
would my braces treatment take? At Care
Orthodontics, we get asked this question a lot.
It’s understandable because you want to fix your teeth but get the job done
quickly so you can get back to your normal life as soon as possible. On average a case may take 2 years. However, there are variations in treatment
time depending on individual variations such as complexity of dental crowding,
overbite, overjet, degrees of jaw deviation, patient’s age, bone density, bone
biology and the health of the gum and jaw.
For a
child who are less than 10 years old:
Children this age may need a phase I braces or also called interceptive braces.
Phase I braces takes an average 18
months. Instances when children need a phase
I treatment such as small jaw, constricted jaw, or misaligned jaw. In some children, their jaws may be too
small to fit all their teeth and a phase I jaw expander can help to create space for permanent teeth. In other children, genetic factors may cause
a misalignment in both upper and lower jaws.
These children may need other orthodontic appliances such as to elongate one jaw
and restrict growth on the opposite jaw.
The purpose of phase I treatment is to fix jaw discrepancy and to create
balance facial skeletal structure.
For a
teenager between 10-14 years old:
During this
age range, teenagers usually have all permanent teeth already and would need
full braces or comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Full braces can take anywhere between 18 months to
2 or 3 years. On average treatment time
takes 22 months. During comprehensive
treatment, all of bite issues would be corrected and all the permanent teeth are
finalized in the permanent position. At the end of treatment, the permanent teeth have to occlude well, to help the individual
chews food well, and to articulate well. Some sounds required teeth shield and lip shield and occasionally a bad bite can prevent a good lip shield to interfere with communication. A good occlusion must satisfy many esthetic requirement to give a good smile. Your smile is the focus of your face and your presence. Thus is must serve a a vehicle to display your best esthetic profile and exude confidence when you communication with others.
For an
adult who are 18 years or older:
For adults, braces
may include correction the teeth along with other complexities such as orthodontic dental relapse, orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery), or
orthodontic treatment in the presence of periodontal disease such as deep gum
pockets, bone loss, bone resorption, or gum recession. Some adults may have missing teeth and will
need braces in additional to prosthetic correction such as porcelain crowns, dental filling, dental implants, dental bridges,
etc. Treatment time varied due to the
complexity of each case and the degrees of collaboration among dental specialists and dental insurance to collaborate, communicate, and render care.
Braces
treatmentfor your smile:
If you are
thinking about getting braces, the best recommendation is to schedule a
face-to-face orthodontic consultation so the orthodontist can evaluate your
bite, feel your teeth and give a customized treatment plan that is specific to
your need.
Our office
offers:
- Invisalign - clear removable aligners for adults and teenagers
- Metal and ceramic braces – catering to your individual need
- Headgear – to correct bad bite and different type of malocclusions
- Retainers – to replace lost retainers or after orthodontic treatment
