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.
Determine your willingness to live with braces. If you are an adult, you will need to wear braces anywhere from 12 to 20 months, on average. Most children and adolescents will need to wear braces for about 2 years.You will likely need to wear a retainer for several months following the removal of your braces, too.Make sure youâre ready for a long-term commitment.sk your dentist about braces. Your dentist can take X-rays and perform bite tests that will help determine whether you need to see an orthodontist. 1  Your dentist can also tell if your teeth are overcrowded or just a little tight.