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A member asked:

I wear a retainer awaiting implant. can this cause tooth pain and nerve pain on bottom teeth and cause them to shift?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ask your dentist: It seems that you are in treatment ad that office is the best source of guidance on your dental care. Call them ASAP - it might help insure the best total procedure outcome!

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, if not constructed properly. See the dentist who made the "retainer" for assessment.

Answered 8/4/2015

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