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How many days/months is required to get a gap in the teeth fixed? I also have a root canal to b done, that has to be done before putting braces?
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The duration of treatment depends on the complexity of the problem. treatment ranges from 1 year to 3 years. in your case, if its only space in the front , may need close to 1 year. Root canal treated teeth do not cause any issues for Orthodontic treatment.
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