Signs that you're getting your braces off soon?

Question

What are some signs that you're getting your braces off soon, other than the obvious "the orthodontist tells you"? Changes in normal procedure, anything different done to your teeth at a normal check-up?

Answer 1

Ask them

Answer 2

if all are aligned

Answer 3

When all they do is stick their finger in your mouth, run it around a few times, and send you on your way.

Answer 4

If your teeth are looking pretty good and straight.

Answer 5

I haven't been to that stage yet, but I have heard that some orthodontists put a "finishing" wire on, which is your final wire that you will have, and the thickest that you will ever have, so that may be a sign :)  Also, if you have rubberbands, its a sign that your teeth don't need to be worked on, but your bite, which is usually the final thing they work on.  Hope this helped!