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I've not been using night retainer and my teeth are shifting back. now what?
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Phone call: Retainer probably no longer fits. You need to discuss your options with your orthodontist.. Try to align the teeth again, or new retainer to keep them in current position. Hard to say how much work you need without an examination.
Answered 12/15/2013
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