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Can I sleep without my elastics and only my invisalign tray on? Or do I need to wear the elastics all night as well?

January 12, 2017
Asked By:patty_cakes25 in Fort Worth, TX

Invisalign Elastics

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January 16, 2017

Answer: It depends on the purpose of the elastics

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Chia-Hung Lin, DDS
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January 16, 2017

Answer: It depends on the purpose of the elastics

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Answer: Let's Talk Teeth

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