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How Long Should I Wear the Invisalign Attachments?

Helene_22Dec 4, 2008
I've just gotten my second Invisalign tray today. My dentist placed 4 attachments on my front teeth, and I now have 17 trays all up. How long do I wear these attachments? They aren't the most attractive.

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