How long do braces take to straighten teeth for adults

If you want straighter teeth you may have been wondering how long do braces take? Or maybe you recently started treatment with dental braces and are wondering how long you need to wear them?

Well, there are several factors that impact how long braces take to work, these include:

• Type of braces
• The amount of dental correction needed
• Your age
• How well you comply with wear time if you have removable braces

We break down all these factors in this article so you can get the best idea of how long it will take to straighten your teeth.

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How long do you have to wear braces?

On average, you can expect it to take one to two years to complete treatment with metal braces or clear braces.

However, the amount of time depends on the person and how much work they need to improve their smile, and some patients only need to wear them for a few months.

If you have an open bite or need your jaw alignment corrected, treatment may take much longer.

And, in some cases, you may need to wear an orthodontic appliance for up to

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