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

January 7, 2014
Asked By:Sophia569

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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January 9, 2014

Answer: It should be fine

J. Chad Johnson, DDS
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Answer: It should be fine

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