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Do you know are space maintainers suspost to make your teeth sore?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: There is a time period to adapt to any new oral appliance which varies with the person.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

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