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2. To fix the problem we need to do the

following

'We need to make you a removable appliance, to be worn during the evenings and at

night 'This normally takes 6 to 9 months of good wear and will correct the incisors.

We need to start this soon, while you are young and growing, and you

will need to see us every 6 weeks.'

'We then need to use normal metal fixed braces for about 12 15 months