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A member asked:
If i play with my braces, can i damage them and thus my teeth?
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Yes: Don't play with your appliances.
Answered 1/26/2015
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Definitely, yes: Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them, your teeth and gums?
Answered 1/27/2015
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