Dr. James Dean Jensen
5800 Coit Rd. Ste. 500
Plano, TX 75023
Tel: (469) 241-0500
Fax: (469) 241-0525

1605 Avenue G, Suite 400
Plano TX 75074
Tel: (972) 422-0277
Fax: (972) 422-0288

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WHAT BRACES CAN DO FOR YOU

 

DURATION OF TREATMENT

Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending on the growth of the patient's mouth and face and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the original estimate. The patient's diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands or headgear is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment. Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.