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My ortho told me to wear the clear retainer all day for 3 months and then the regular one w/ the wire at night after that..my friend told me the clear retainers are not as good and teeth can still shift..is that true? I am wearing the wired one all day cause i'm so afraid of them moving back...any a...

My ortho told me to wear the clear retainer all day for 3 months and then the regular one w/ the wire at night after that..my friend told me the clear retainers are not as good and teeth can still shift..is that true? I am wearing the wired one all day cause i'm so afraid of them moving back...any a...

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Thanks so much Rory...I appreciate the response!

I had my braces off last night...she went over them twice to get the glue off but they still feel rough...and if I dry my teeth they look dull almost...i was worried about the enamel but could it be that she just didnt buff them? I love the way they look but am worried the shine wont come back...ple...

Hi Steph...yep..that would be me..lol...i'm a regular there...small world..iviolet asked me the same thing..

Thanks Chris..sounds like we have the same ritual! LOL

Chris,

I have the oral B 3D..do you think this is better? Thanks!