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I ran out of elastics and i can only find heavy elastics in the store. my next appointment is in less than a week, will wearing them affect my orthodontic treatment?
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Call your orthodontist and go pick up the correct elastics.
Answered 4/16/2021
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Consistency of treatment is important for successful treatment. Either stop by your treating Dentist's or specialist Orthodontist's office and pick up another bag of the correct size/strength, or call them and ask them to mail you a bag.
Answered 4/18/2021
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