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I found a cordless one in bed bath & beyond for about $10

I got my braces off about a month and a half ago. My ortho confirmed that I had a large gap before taking the braces off and gave me a Hawley for the top and essix for the bottom with directions to only wear them 12 hours a day. A small gap reappears daily but goes away after wearing the retainer. I...

My orthodontist suggested I chew gum and I was confused and scared to do it but it actually helped. It helped decrease the pain when it was time to eat after tightenings. Just have to remember not to let your gum rest in your cheek to keep it from getting stuck in your brackets.