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I didn't get a bottom retainer, is this normal?

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Ask Orthodontist: Ask your orthodontic specialist. Everyone's different. Often patients will be provided with removable upper retainer and fixed lower retainer, or both upper and lower removable retainers.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 3/11/2014

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