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A member asked:
What is that thing orthodontists put between your cheeks called when you get your braces on?
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Hard to tell: Could be a cheek retractor, or a cotton roll. Or a cheek shield.
Answered 1/31/2013
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Varies: Could be called a cheek retractor or shield depending on brand. If you could give a good description i would be able to answer more specifically.
Answered 1/31/2013
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Lip retractor: Most likely you are asking about lip or cheek retractors. They are used to help isolate teeth to keep them dry as they are prepared for bonding of orthodontic brackets. They also help the orthodontic specialist better visualize the correct location for them to be placed. They are much like the retractors used to take photographs of your teeth before braces are started.
Answered 4/4/2013
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