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A member asked:
Is it still possible to floss the front teeth when a metal retainer is fitted to the back of the front teeth?
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Yes.: Use a 'floss threader' to floss between the teeth with the bonded metal retainer.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Yes: You might need a treader, which is a plastic type holder that looks like a soft needle to thread the floss between the teeth under the attachments.
Answered 11/28/2013
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