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Can wearing a retainer shift teeth back? (photo)

LeonX77Jun 3, 2017
I have taken off my braces after 2 years and happy but the doctor said come snd take you're retainer after a 1-2 weeks but it has been 27 days and i didnt go because -a private purpose now my teeth have shifted a bit can getting a retainer next 2 days fix this gap? And if not what can the doctor do?

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Dr. Mark Humphrey, DDS, MS
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Answered on Jun 7, 2017
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Dr. Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended
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