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Removal of wire behind teeth... Any suggestions?

April 18, 2016
Asked By:elizcoll in Ireland, IE

I got braces five years ago to close the gap in my front teeth and when they were removed I got a wire glued on the back of my front two teeth to keep them together. How long does this wire stay on or is it permenant ? The Teeth have not moved so is it necessary to have the wire on?

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