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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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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!
Answered 10/15/2017
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Yes: Yes, if not constructed properly. See the dentist who made the "retainer" for assessment.
Answered 8/4/2015
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