APA Guidelines for Practitioners. 1  Professional Practice Guidelines for Occupationally Mandated Psychological Evaluations. 2  Professional Practice Guidelines for Integrating the Role of Work and Career Into Psychological Practice. 3  Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People (PDF, 617KB)
It depends on your treatment, but the average adult has braces for 18 months to 3 years. It usually costs between $5,000 and $6,000. Other braces: If having a metal smile bothers you, ceramic braces are another option. The brackets are the color of your teeth, which makes them harder to see.
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.