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Essix/clear retainer bite, what is this?
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Essex: Names after the company that markets the plastic. Plastic is thermoformed over model of your teeth. Prevents destabilization of Orthodontic result. Each type of retainer has advantages and draw-backs. Ask your treating specialist Orthodontist or General Dentist to help you choose the type of retainer that best suits your needs.
Answered 9/12/2020
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