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Hi, I am 22 years old and having braces for 2 weeks as I am having crowded teeth. How much time it will take to straightened my teeth?

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Dr. Ujjwal GulatiDentist13yrs exp

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Dear Ms. lybrate-user Braces may take anywhere between 6 months to even two years (rarely more) for complete treatment. Only crowding is not a criteria to predict duration of treatment. Kindly consult the treating dentist for the same. Hope this helps My Best.

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Dr. Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd)Dentist45yrs exp

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Eighteen months including retainers.

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Dr. Anjeev TyagiDentist19yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, Duration of the treatment varies from case to case. Approx.it may last from 1-1.5 years.

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Dr. Anuj GuptaDentist4yrs exp

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There is a minimum timing of 18 to 20 months. Do not worry at all bout it. It is a time taken procedure.

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Dr. Bhavya Sudarshan MulkiDentist12yrs exp

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Approximately it will take 10 months to 15 months.

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Dr. Isha MalhotraDentist14yrs exp

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12 to 15 months to be exact.

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Dr. Anupreet Kaur ChoudhuryDentist19yrs exp

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About 2 years.

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