How long does it generally take to correct an overbite?

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How long does it take to fix an overbite with braces ?

I have a major overbite and my bottom row of teeth are crooked and in a V shape when iys suppose to be a U shape. I just want bottom braces so they wnt show but i have to get both rows to fix and balance out my overbite. Im 15 and they said ill have tthem off by 17.They said 2 yrs but my friends w braces said they lied to her and she had hers on for 4 yrs. So howlong dors it really take and do braces really make your lips big? Heres a pic of my smile w out braces: http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...

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I have an overbite and had braces taken off after wearing them for over 2 years a couple of years ago...

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How long does it take for elastic bands to sort out an overbite and how long until my braces come off?

I've had my braces for 11 months now and about a month ago i had my elastic bands put on. My orthodontist told me to wear them 24/7 and when i sleep double up on the elastics (2 on each side) how long will it take for the elastic bands to sort out my...

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Your orthodontist would probably be the best person to ask about that.

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How long do rubber bands take to fix an overbite?

I've had braces for a little over a year. I just got rubber bands 2 weeks ago to fix my overbite. Hd didnt say how long they would be on but that I needed to have them on 24 hours a day except when eating. He said if I do as I'm told the less time it...

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Well for me I had a about 65% overbite. Pretty major. So like they wanted to give me the Herbst Appliance...

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How long does a small overbite take to close ?

i have a smallll overbite that's hardly noticebale. you can tell if you really look at it but it's tiny. and i have rubber bands. how long would that small overbite go away . i wear my rubberbands 24/7 except when i eat. please don't say ask your orthodontist...

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both together will take at least 6/8 months .....

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How long will it take to fix my overbite if i wear my rubber bands constantly?

I have a slight overbite; how long will it take for it to fix if i wear my rubber bands constantly? I wear my rubber bands every single moment and I only take them off to brush my teeth and eat. I even chew gum with them on!! How long do you THINK it...

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It completely depends on how bad it is. it only took me one month when i had them and i always wore...

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How long does it take to fix an overbite?

ive been wearing braces for almost 2 years now and my teeth have become straight they were soo bad before but now their straight but i still have an overbite..when i bite my front teeth go in the middle of my lower teeth..and i have been wearing 1/8...

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There is no definte answer. 2 years is just an average. I had mine for 4 years. Depends how you respond...

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I have a 3 cm overbite and 1 crooked tooth how long will it take me to have my braces on?

i have a 3cm overbite and 1 crooked tooth how long do you think it will take me intill i get my braces off

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i have no idea... you bucked toothe varmit i have an underbite and a snaggle tooth too... hope you get...

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How long will invisalign take to fix an overbite and a little gap?

I am thinking about getting it but im wondering how long will it take? I have a small gap in my 2 front teeth and a minor overbite.

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I have the exact condition you described! My orthodontist told me it should fully close within 6 months...

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How long would it take for braces to get out if i have straight teeth BUT have an overbite and gap?

i have straight teeth but i have an overbite that like...well when i smile,my front set of teeth only show but then again,i also have a gap (its not that huge its like a little one).i really want to know if the process would take a long time since im...

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Mmmmhhhhh......I think that it will take up to a year. Thats how it was for meee.

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How long will overbite take?

I have a 90% overbite and im fixing them with braces. How long will that fix if I wear my rubberband good

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Only an orthodontist can estimate how long you will be in braces. I have an overbite and my orthodontist...

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