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When do attachments get removed?

June 16, 2014
Asked By:hailsinthebails in Leeds, GB

My dentist has advised that I wear my last tray for the next 6 months as a retainer night and day, then move to night time only for a further 6 months, then every other night. Will I need to keep my attachments on all of this time?! Ive just finished my last tray (tray 27).

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June 28, 2014

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June 18, 2014

Answer: Aligner as retainer

Tim Huckabee, DDS
June 18, 2014

Answer: Aligner as retainer

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