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Can metal braces be used as a retainer?

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partnerwantsbraces:
Just wondering if you've been told that you'll have to wear Essix retainer 24/7 for two months after the braces come off, could you ask your ortho to retain your teeth for two months using braces instead of a retainer?

radian:
Don't have the answer but it's one of my absolute dream that fixed braces could be used as a retainer after a treatment, temporary or permanent, to make the treatment last more and more.

8749:
Yes that works. My ortho asked me if I would like to wear it for 3 months longer. Just say that you don't deal well with loose things

partnerwantsbraces:
Thanks, so if they said you need to wear 24/7 retainer after braces for two months then leaving the braces on for two months instead accomplishes the same thing?

8749:
Yes, exactly

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