Changing elastics
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Changing elastics
Just a quick question - My ortho started me with elastics today and I was wondering how often ya'll change yours.
Mike
3M smartclips top and bottom since 10/13/04
Off November 06!
3M smartclips top and bottom since 10/13/04
Off November 06!
I wondered the same thing. I forgot to ask when I was in the office yesterday.
I was just surprised b/c they had told me that I wouldnt get them for a while so I wasnt expecting them yet.
I have been changing them in the AM, and after eating a meal ( so 4-5 times a day)
Boy oh boy I am sore today! I have been poppin the Advil every 4 hours to keep the pain down. I hope in a day or so I am back to normal.
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I have been changing them in the AM, and after eating a meal ( so 4-5 times a day)
Boy oh boy I am sore today! I have been poppin the Advil every 4 hours to keep the pain down. I hope in a day or so I am back to normal.
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I was told to change them every time I eat or whenever I felt they were no longer nice and tight, since they lost their elasticity.
I do change them when I eat, but also after 5 or more hours, because I don't think they're pulling much after that. I just sort of feel them to test how elastic they are... hope this was helpful.
Right now I have an elastic from top molars to bottom front teeth. Fun!
I do change them when I eat, but also after 5 or more hours, because I don't think they're pulling much after that. I just sort of feel them to test how elastic they are... hope this was helpful.
Right now I have an elastic from top molars to bottom front teeth. Fun!
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