how long does it take and are they glued on individually?
2007-10-23 20:07:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It took 3 months to get my braces on.
Visit 1--evaluation by orthodontist, appointment with dentist.
Visit 2--dentist pulled four teeth
Visit 3--metal spacers bashed in between teeth to force them to move far enough apart to accept banding with braces
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Visit 4--metal spacers replaced by rubber spacers
Visit 5--spacers removed, metal bands applied
Visit 6--wires applied, hooks put in, rubber bands stretched and I FINALLY had my braces!
2007-10-23 20:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are glued on individually, they apply the little brackets with a special type of cement (it doesn't harm your teeth) then you have to go back in a couple of days and they put the wire in. To apply the brackets approx. 45 mins
2007-10-24 03:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by susie h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a few types of braces out now..but the old school kind that i had were on individually. its kind of cool when they come off..they just pop off..
it doesnt take TOO long. usually waiting for the orthodontist is th elongest part.
2007-10-24 03:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by panthergirl3729 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes a lot of individual appointments. One for the brackets, one for the wires, one for the tightening. Each brackett is glued on indivudually too.
2007-10-24 03:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ratchet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 or 2 hrs
2007-10-24 18:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
long time lots of appointments and depends on you teeth stuctrure somtime you might need a retainer and things like that
2007-10-24 03:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by momi_darcy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋