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Will my teeth shift in 3 days ( 3 nights ) without my retainers, and if so, how bad?

Sophia569Jan 7, 2014
I've had my braces off since the January of 2013, and have worn my retainers every night and even during the day since then. But just recently I threw away my retainers and won't get new ones untill 3 days. Will my teeth shift, and if so, how much?

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Dr. J. Chad Johnson, DDS
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Answered on Jan 9, 2014
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