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Jim
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Date Posted: 16:23:27 07/16/04 Fri
In reply to:
Jim
's message, "Re: Relapse" on 16:22:24 07/16/04 Fri
Several MONTHS. lol
>Some people are only required to wear their retainers
>at night for two or so years, but unfortuately, most
>people don't even follow those directions. I believe
>most orthodontists advise wearing the retainer at
>night for the rest of your life.
>
>After you get your braces off, you will likely be told
>to wear your retainers all the time for several
>minutes except when eating and brushing. And after
>that, you'll wear them at night.
>
>As far as relapse, I think that also depends on a
>number of factors. I suppose it could be quick or it
>may take awhile. If you go to the main archwire site
>and read the "Orthodontic Woes" pages- I believe there
>is one about someone whose orthodontist was moving
>away and removed her braces too soon, before her
>treatment was over. A day or two after her braces were
>removed, her gaps had reappeared.
>
>I don't know. Just wear your retainers!
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