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A member asked:
What to do if i lost my retainer 6 mnts ago n hvnt been to the orthodontic ever since. my teeth hve moved can i get new ones?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes, but: New retainers will only hold teeth where they are now. To straighten them will probably require pretreatment followed by retention. Don't wait, call now. The longer you wait the more out of control the situation becomes.
Answered 3/4/2014
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See an orthodontist: If you lost your retainer, your teeth may shift in just several days. Most likely you need a minor orthodontic treatment and a new set of retainers. To maintain the best results, it is very important that you follow your retention schedule in the future.
Answered 4/8/2015
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