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Is it safe to use a Hawley retainer over bonded front teeth at night?

February 1, 2017
Asked By:hold48398 in Pompano Beach, FL

I recently completed Invisalign treatment and was given a Hawley retainer for nighttime use. I just had some light bonding done by a cosmetic dentist to remove old Fluoride stains on my 6 front teeth (stains were white). The outcome was great but I'm wondering now if the retainer will damage/scratch my bonded teeth over time? Do I need to get a clear retainer?

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