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How long would you wear elastic bands with braces for!?
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Depends: Treatment varies according to your personal need. You may need elastics the whole time you're in braces, or you may not need elastics at all' or anything in between. Your treatment requirements are unique, and only your orthodontist will know what treatment is planned for you. Ask your orthodontist.
Answered 10/11/2018
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