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A member asked:
My top permanent retainer is loose in the middle it moves now my tooth next to my front tooth is moving forward & upward how can i get it straightened?
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Don't wait: The longer you wait, the harder it will be to straighten the wandering tooth. Return to Orthodontist who placed the "permanent" (as you see, "permanent" is not a precise term) retainer, or seek immediate care with another specialist Orthodontist. Treatment choices depend on nature and severity of the malocclusion.
Answered 5/10/2017
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