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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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Hi, I’m an orthodontist.. we can discuss about your treatment on video consultation or you can visit my Instagram profile houseof_smiles for a free consultation.
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Orthodontic treatment takes atleast 15-18 months .
Now when treatment has started have patience and don’t rush .
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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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Minute changes will be there which you can’t appreciate it. Don’t worry. Your orthodontist will take care of it.
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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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Dr. Krishnanand
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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Dr. Arbina Jeelani
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Srinagar
The change is slow but its there always. Have patience and follow your dentist.
Thank you.
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Dr. Saumyadeep Ghosh
Prosthodontist
5 yrs exp
Kolkata
You can't understand minute differences, that is upto your Dental Surgeon. As your doctor told, you have to wait for 10 months then you can understand.
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