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Top bonded retainers messing up bite, causing jaw pain

chelcie4May 26, 2018
So I recently got a bonded retainer on the top two teeth to close a gap that opened up after a got a dental cleaning, but know my bite is off, and I’m having jaw pain along with headaches. What should I do? Should I worry or should I wait to see if my bite will adjust.

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Dr. Amber Garcia, DDS
Dr. Amber Garcia, DDS
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Answered on May 30, 2018
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