Why did my orthodontist take my braces off early?

The main goal is to ensure that your teeth and bite are in proper alignment. Making any adjustments too quickly could cause more harm than good. Removing forms of orthodontic treatment too early will make it more likely for teeth to shift back into their original position.

Can you keep braces on for 2 months?

The average orthodontic treatment falls somewhere between 16-18 months, but can sometimes take as long as 24 months, or even more. Be wary of promises from anyone who says you can have a straight smile in only six months.

Can braces come off sooner than expected?

On the plus side, though, there may be times when teeth move faster than anticipated, and the braces can come off sooner than expected!

How do you know when your almost getting your braces off?

Signs Your Braces Are Coming Off

• Free from Spaces: Once you get to the end of your treatment, there should not be any spaces between your teeth.
• Straightened Out: Just like the spacing issue, your teeth need to be fully aligned and straight in order to have your braces removed.
• Proper Overlap:
• Corresponding Teeth Cusps:

Can you tell your orthodontist to take your braces off?

After getting your braces on, it can take as little as a few months to several years for your braces to gently pressure your teeth to move into the correct position. When the time is right, your orthodontist will ask you to schedule an appointment to remove your braces.

Can you have braces for 4 months?

“With traditional orthodontics, patients may need to wear braces for two to four years, but accelerated orthodontics shortens that time to under a year,” explains Dr. Bray. Most accelerated orthodontics patients wear braces for just three to eight months.

Do you get your retainers the same day you get your braces off?

Clear retainers are the most common and most requested type of retainer Advanced Orthodontics offers. They are made in our office the same day you get your braces removed. A plastic material is vacuum formed to the plaster mold taken of your teeth.

Should I finish my orthodontic braces?

If the case is paid in full and you no longer wish to have braces anymore, there should be no reason to continue. However, what might appear as “done” to you may not be correct. Ask your orthodontist what else is being accomplished to find out the reluctance to finish.

What happens the first time you get braces off?

While you might have been able to feel your teeth lining up and even see how your smile changes over time, the first time the braces are off is usually the first time you’ll be able to see how even and beautiful your new smile is.

How do you get braces removed from a child?

If you are a child you have to have a parent request that the braces be removed….again the doctor has to do it if requested. Having said that, many of the things that an orthodontist does at the end to get the best possible result are not obvious to the patient.

Why should I get braces?

If you have braces or are thinking about getting braces, that finished result — the bright, straight smile — is often the impetus behind getting an orthodontic treatment. Once your treatment is over, you’re sure to notice a big difference in your smile and the health of your mouth!