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I got my braces off in December and I haven't been wearing my retainer. Is it too late to start? (Photo)

January 26, 2015
Asked By:kodisilver123 in Cambridge, ON

my two top teeth are shifting a little because i haven't been wearing my clear retainer at night, if i start wearing it every night will they shift back to normal?

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Answer: Start wearing your retainer

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Answer: Start wearing your retainer

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