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How long do you have to wear retainers for after braces?
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Usually a month: If you need to go past that for holding position of the teeth, then you need a functional othopedic applliance.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Long-term: "retention is a life-time commitment to periodic wear of retention devices." age changes us - that includes your teeth. Only way to prevent change is regular periodic monitoring and retention.
Answered 4/1/2013
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