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Getting Dental Crowns While on Retainers?

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Gabriela
After orthodontic treatment, I am now wearing Essix retainers. I have to get Dental crowns for two of my molars.I am stressed about not being able to wear my retainer, because the time lapse between preparing the tooth and receiving the permanent crown is around three weeks, during which the shape of my molar is altered.How can I approach this issue? How can I get dental treatment while wearing retainers?

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