Mason County, Illinois (IL) County population in 2014: 13,898 (23% urban, 77% rural); it was 16,038 in 2000. County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 2,569. County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 2,159. County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 4,903.
You will wear the brace until your spine has healed or fused, which may be as short as 4 weeks or as long as 4 to 6 months. You may find that a Minerva brace is uncomfortable to sleep in, so your surgeon may allow you to sleep and shower in a Miami J collar.
Generally, braces have to be worn roughly from 18 months up to 2 full years. There are some cases for others when the braces need to stay on longer and there are also those who only need to wear braces for shorter terms. In addition, the length of time a person wears braces will hinge on the goals of the orthodontist.