When I first got my braces, my ortho said I'd be coming in every 4-6 weeks for adjustments. But sometimes it's like clockwork, other times the schedule gets all thrown off—vacations, their office being booked out, or me forgetting (oops). Last time, I ended up going almost 8 weeks between visits and started worrying I was messing up my progress. My teeth felt kinda sore anyway, so I couldn't really tell if anything was "off." Honestly, I just want these things off as soon as possible, but I'm not sure if the timing really matters that much or if it's just my paranoia.
Has anyone else had their adjustment schedule stretched out or changed a lot? Did it slow down your treatment? Would love to know if I should be worried or just chill out a bit.
Last time, I ended up going almost 8 weeks between visits and started worrying I was messing up my progress.
You're definitely not alone there. My adjustment appointments have been all over the place—sometimes right on schedule, other times stretched way past what my ortho originally told me. I totally get the anxiety, especially when you start thinking about getting them off sooner (I’m counting every penny and every week too).
From what my ortho explained, going a little longer between visits once in a while isn’t usually a disaster. The wires keep working, just maybe not as efficiently if you go too long. I asked because I was worried about extra costs or needing more appointments, but he said a few delays won’t totally derail things. If it keeps happening, though, it might add a bit of time.
I had one stretch where I went almost 9 weeks because of insurance stuff and their office being slammed. My teeth felt sore too, but honestly, nothing bad happened—just maybe a minor delay. If you can get back to a regular schedule, great, but don’t stress too hard over the occasional hiccup. It’s a marathon, not a sprint... and hey, less time in the chair saves a little gas money too.
