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What are your thoughts? could wearing a retainer move my jaw?
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Purpose of retainer: A retainer is usually designed only to hold your final tooth positions after braces and should not move your jaw. I suggest you discuss what you are feeling with your orthodontist to see if your retainer was designed specially for your treatment.
Answered 11/26/2014
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