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Once i remove the plastic residue from my teeth which wasnt cleaned properly after my braces were removed, will i need a new retainer?because there could be little gaps in my retainer from where the residual plastic was, and my retainer could loosen?

Q: once i remove the plastic residue from my teeth which wasnt cleaned properly after my braces were removed, will i need a new retainer?because there could be little gaps in my retainer from where the residual plastic was, and my retainer could loosen?

: Possibly. Your orthodontist should check the fit of the retainer to make sure your teeth won't shift.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Possibly. Your orthodontist should check the fit of the retainer to make sure your teeth won't shift.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/20/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Probably not

Dr Zuk agreed

Answered 5/3/2023

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A member asked:

Once i remove the plastic residue from my teeth which wasnt cleaned properly after my braces were removed, will i need a new retainer?because there could be little gaps in my retainer from where the residual plastic was, and my retainer could loosen?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Zuk agreed

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