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How Long Do Braces Take To Straighten Teeth?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: Hi, I have taken off my own braces because of financial issues. I am no longer going to visit my orthodontist but I have to get bonding at my dentist. Will my dentist be able to remove the remaining brackets on my molars? I am worried

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, he can't handle it properly.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

I understand your problem but its always better to consult orthodontist for this problem.You should get it removed from orthodontist only.Moreover 15-20 years is ideal time for this treatment, so you should complete it before that. Consult some orthodontist for good result.

Hope I answered your query

Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

Hi thank you very much. Will anything dangerous happen to my teeth if the brackets stay on the 2 molars and eventually losen up and come off over the years or what?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you need to consult orthodontist if its loose

Detailed Answer:
Hi

If your brackets are loose then you should immediately consult orthodontist because there is a risk of swallowing which can be fatal. You have time to continue your treatment but don't delay too much.

Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar