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Fixing a new retainer

kgrbesicFeb 20, 2016
I got my ivisiline retainers after two years of braces on Friday. On saturday I left for an out of town vacation and have noticed throughout the day that there is a sharp edge on it that is cutting my tongue. Is there anything I can do without damaging it while on vacation?

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Dr. Tanya Vaysman, DMD
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Answered on Mar 1, 2016
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Dr. Charles Briscoe, DDS
Dentist
Answered on Feb 24, 2016
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