chewies & refinement aligner question

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#1 Post by **TinySmiley** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:03 am

i'm waiting for my refinement aligners (I'm wearing my last set of aligners until they arrive) and I was wondering do I still have to bite down on my chewies each day? I am thinking I don't, but I'm not sure. Thanks.

#2 Post by **DrJasonKTam** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:28 am

So long as your teeth are in the desired positions, there won't be a huge benefit to you using your chewies. Take a few weeks off with the chewies, but don't forget to keep your aligners in :).

#3 Post by **TinySmiley** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:49 pm

thanks DrJasonKTam

i feel so weird not using them throughout the day--it's great to have a break from them.

#4 Post by **Hollybee** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:13 pm

can someone explain the chewies to me? My Ortho didnt really go over it - just briefly that you are suppose to chew down on them before you go to bed?? how come? how often? how long?