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Lots of pain when put my clear retainer in, gums turn white. got my braces takes off 2 days ago.
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See ur orthodontist: Your retainer should fit just right, no pain.
Answered 10/23/2017
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2 possibilities: Either retainers don't fit properly (models were distorted), or teeth shifted dramatically. In either case we can't fix this for you over the Internet. You must return immediately to the Dentist or specialist Orthodontist who treated you for reevaluation.
Answered 10/23/2017
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