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Do I need braces again after forgetting to wear retainer for 4 months? (photo)

RSMember2375Jan 13, 2014
I used to wear braces than my doctor told me to put a retainer for 1 year .. I lost it so I only used it for a month then I found it after 4 months and started using it again .. One of my teeth moved backward can I make it move forward again btw using th retainer or should I wear braces again?

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Dr. Mark Kurchak, DDS
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Answered on Jan 17, 2014
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Dr. A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended
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Answered on Jan 21, 2014
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