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I lost my retainer after wearing it for 5 months. Is this safe?

September 27, 2015
Asked By:nadiaesuwan in Malaysia

I am supposed to wear the retainer for 1 year. But somehow i've lost it. It has been 5 months since i open up my bracess. Unfortunately im in the middle of final exam. Does it safe for me not to wear them?

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