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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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Talk to Orthodontist: This is something that you should bring up with your orthodontist.
Answered 3/7/2016
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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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