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I am meant to be getting my braces off tomorrow, but i have a noticeable gap between my two front teeth. will a retainer fix this?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Talk to Orthodontist: This is something that you should bring up with your orthodontist.

Answered 3/7/2016

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Probably not: Retainers are designed to stabilize teeth, not move them. Hopefully you are seeing an Orthodontic Specialist. Discuss your concern with him/her before braces are removed.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am meant to be getting my braces off tomorrow, but i have a noticeable gap between my two front teeth. will a retainer fix this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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