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I wore my retainer after i had braces for 6 years. i now dont wear it and now i have a gap in my front two teeth. how do i fix that?

Q: i wore my retainer after i had braces for 6 years. i now dont wear it and now i have a gap in my front two teeth. how do i fix that?

: Please see a local orthodontist for options in closing that space.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Please see a local orthodontist for options in closing that space.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 9/30/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

As an adult you have a whole new skeleton every 7-8 years. See your Orthodontist to restraighten your teeth and make a retainer.

Answered 9/30/2023

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A member asked:

I wore my retainer after i had braces for 6 years. i now dont wear it and now i have a gap in my front two teeth. how do i fix that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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