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Im almost done with my braces, ive had them for over two years because my mouth is too small. i was wearing my bands class 2 on both sides for about 5-6 months then my orthodontist said to wear the bands on my left side, why is this and is it good?

Q: im almost done with my braces, ive had them for over two years because my mouth is too small. i was wearing my bands class 2 on both sides for about 5-6 months then my orthodontist said to wear the bands on my left side, why is this and is it good?

: Because you still require more movement on one side than the other. 4 years (10,000 hours) of Dental School, 2-5 years (minimum of 5,000 hours) specialty residency training, and a lifetime of focused clinical experience. Ask your Orthodontist why, he/she will be happy to explain what's happening.

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Because you still require more movement on one side than the other. 4 years (10,000 hours) of Dental School, 2-5 years (minimum of 5,000 hours) specialty residency training, and a lifetime of focused clinical experience. Ask your Orthodontist why, he/she will be happy to explain what's happening.

Answered 3/25/2023

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A member asked:

Im almost done with my braces, ive had them for over two years because my mouth is too small. i was wearing my bands class 2 on both sides for about 5-6 months then my orthodontist said to wear the bands on my left side, why is this and is it good?

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