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I have had a bonded retainer on my bottom teeth for the past 6 years. a few days ago, the one side came loose and so it is not secure. i can only get an appointment with the orthodontist next friday. if my teeth shift, will bonded retainer fix it?
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Bonded retainer: A retainer doesn't fix malposed teeth. It holds them in their corrected positions. You should be OK until your appointment if it is within a week or two.
Answered 4/25/2020
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