How long will it take?

It is impossible to give a definite answer. Simple cases may be completed in a few months, the average case may take 18-24 months, while complex cases may take three years or more, especially if jaw surgery is involved.

Patients vary a lot as to how fast their teeth will move and this is something which cannot be predicted in advance of treatment.

On average cases needing extractions take longer than non-extraction cases.

Cases involving jaw surgery will take longer.

Your orthodontist will be able to give you an estimate of the likely timescale, but this will be very approximate.

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