Should I use brace bands if I’m recessed?

[okbud2]

M(17) I’ve had braces for 6+ months with 14 months left and at the start of this month they gave me bands to use but I’m not sure if I should continue using them as I’ve heard they can cause jaw recession which I clearly don’t want so should I ignore the dentist and continue to mew or use bands +mew? I’ve yet to ask my dentist how the braces will affect my teeth and jaw development as I only agreed to pay for them because my mom suggested lol but I plan on doing so once I go again at the start of June along with info of my pallet as I want to know if I should try and grow it wider even though I think my palate is just fine.Any help is appreciated!

 

[zapofnbr]

Use them

 

[javier-varela]

M(17) I’ve had braces for 6+ months with 14 months left and at the start of this month they gave me bands to use but I’m not sure if I should continue using them as I’ve heard they can cause jaw recession which I clearly don’t want so should I ignore the dentist and continue to mew or use bands +mew? I’ve yet to ask my dentist how the braces will affect my teeth and jaw development as I only agreed to pay for them because my mom suggested lol but I plan on doing so once I go again at the start of June along with info of my pallet as I want to know if I should try and grow it wider even though I think my palate is just fine.Any help is appreciated!

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