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A member asked:
I have an over bite aren't they suppose to fix that before they took out my braces or will the retainer fix it?
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Retainers: Retainers are passive, not active, treatment appliances. They don't "fix" problems. They stabilize treatment results. If you have a question about your treatment results please return to the dentist or orthodontic specialist that treated you for review and reevaluation.
Answered 4/10/2014
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