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I had the same problem, in my case it was because my bite was more open on one side than the other so the bands were putting more force on that side side than the other

My ortho instructed me to wear my essix retainer full time for only the first seven days then just night wear. I tried going all day without wearing it after the week, but I didn't like the way my bite felt so I have been wearing it approximately 18 hours daily instead of nighttime only. Like others...

I had my braces removed on Tuesday, the assistant took x-rays, impressions and a photo with the orthodontist but she didn't take after photos to coincide with the multi angle before photos from my initial visit. There was so much going on that day I didn't realize this until after I left the office,...

15-18 months. Got them off on Tuesday at exactly 18 month mark!