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Should I wear my retainer during my nose job?

I got my braces off about eight months ago and have to wear a metal retainer at night. Do you recommend me wearing it during the surgery to prevent my teeth from moving or will my septorhinoplasty not affect my mouth/teeth?

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Dr. Garrett H. Bennett, MD
Dr. Garrett H. Bennett, MD
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Answered on Aug 7, 2014
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Dr. John Zavell, MD, FACS
Dr. John Zavell, MD, FACS
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Answered on Dec 3, 2015
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on Jul 5, 2014
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Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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