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Am i supposed to eat with my rubber bands in my braces?
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Ask orthodontist: I recommend eating w rubber bands in place...Get braces off faster that way. But check w your orthodontic specialist. Depends on your individual needs, direction of elastic wear, etc.
Answered 11/10/2013
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Definitely, no: You do not have to wear your rubber bands while eating or brushing your teeth.
Answered 10/31/2015
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