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I tried some really standard gum and it did not work at all! It just kept pulling off the retainers. Maybe a soft fruity bubblegum would work? Or maybe that would be too sticky

I had my last set in for 3 weeks because I had to have an appointment for filing rescheduled. So in that last week, for most days I just wore them in the night, so about 10 hours in every 24.. it was fine, but probably only because I had them in for the 2 weeks already!

I've worn them swimming, running, in the gym..and have had no problems. I was a bit scared that the heat in a sauna could melt them or something, but I think it was ok!

I always drink green or black tea with the retainers in (at least twice a day), and as long as they are cleaned every day, there is no noticeable staining. It may also help to drink a glass of water some time after the tea to slightly rinse them. But if I ever get staining, it is only in the last da...