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I had an overbite & had braces to fix it, I lost my top retainer, do I absolutely need another?

TDnoseloCJul 9, 2016
As the title says, I lost my top retainer, is it necessary for me to pay the fee to get another? What will happen if I don't?

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Dr. Arianna Papasikos, DMD, MBA
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Dr. Bangorn S. Terry, MS, DMD
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You should be just fine, until your visit. The visit should be in 1-2 weeks.  Be sure the orthodontist or the technician knows it is in there and removes it at the appointment.  It will still function as long as it is in between the teeth.Dr. Greg Greenberg

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