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The length of time spent in braces varies considerably depending on the severity of the Case. Some cases take as little as 6 months while others can take 2 years. The American Association of Orthodontist studies show a national average treatment time of 27 months.
Atlanta's Elizabeth Stearns got her braces at age 32. She wanted to fix a crossbite -- when teeth don't align as they should. Mostly, though, she wanted to feel better about her smile. After checking out her choices, she went for it and called an orthodontist, a type of dentist who specializes in braces. He told her she'd be in braces for about 12-18 months, she says.