Removable appliances can create the space between the crowns in 4-6 months. To move the roots apart for implants and broaden the dental arches to a more esthetic smile complete to the corners of the mouth, it takes from 6-12 months with fixed braces. For most patients a total treatment time of 12-18 months is sufficient to complete the process and be ready for the placement of implants. This particularly compliant patient from Florida completed the entire process in 363 days! Another patient from Australia completed the process in 8 visits to our office.

Explore Your Current Adult Orthodontic Options

Reopening extraction spaces and correcting jaw width are different treatment goals. If you are considering retreatment, explore our adult palate expansion and MARPE options and airway-centered orthodontics for adults to learn about related approaches that may be discussed during an individualized evaluation.

To discuss your previous treatment and current goals with Dr. Tim Yu, request an orthodontic consultation. The timelines described above are examples and do not predict an individual treatment plan.