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Self ligating Braces (10 months)
My dentist told me I need Braces for 10 months, it has already been 5 months and I can see no big difference.
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Orthodontic changes take time. First few months are used to align your teeth then towards the end the actual movement starts.
This is the general procedure.
For further details you can video consult
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Hello,
Orthodontic treatment do take time to show results. Changes may be too small to notice, but slowly n eventually you will notice changes.
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(-) Still if you have queries then Visit dentist or video consult
(-) With braces it's difficult to maintain oral hygiene, so focus on them also.
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Hi
There must be some improvement in aligning your teeth by the orthodontic treatment which you are undergoing for the past 5 months..If time and COVID 19 situations allows you to visit your dentist, kindly visit and compare the results before the treatment and while undergoing the ortho treatment .
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Don't panic.if your doctor is a orthodontist he will get you the desired results.some changes are tangible to patient and doctor .some only to doctor.do have a good.discussion with your doctor.be patient.and maintain your hygiene well
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