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I been wearing retainers after invisalign for 1.5 years. would wearing your retainer for less than 8 hours affect a dental cleaning you get that day. ?
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No: Wearing a retainer for less than eight hours will have no impact on your hygiene visit.
Answered 6/18/2016
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No: Once in a year and a half isn't going to make a difference.
Answered 6/18/2016
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