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Can the archives for Invisalign be checked to find the impression used for a 4 year old existing retainer?

eduke85Jun 22, 2016
My last retainer has been chewed by my puppy and as I haven't worn it for a week my teeth have moved slightly. Wouold prefer to have the old retainer remade rathr than new impressions due to my teeth moving. Retainer orignally made 4 years ago.

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Dr. Courtney L. Lavigne, DMD (retired)
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Answered on Jun 24, 2016
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