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3 day back my bresses are removed and they provided retainer only for upper jaw.. Now i am facing a problm of my lower jaw teeth are showing small gap is it. Compenseted by upper retainer show i consult doctor plese give answer sir
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Generally, 2 retainers at given. A fixed wire retainer on the inner side of the upper and lower front 6-8 teeth and a removable retainer for both, upper as well as lower arch as teeth have a tendency to move very quickly from their new position after orthodontist treatment.
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Immediately consult your orthodontist for the same
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Usually braces are put on both Jaws. So the retainers are also given for both the Jaws. May be you have a removable retainer for upper jaw and a fixed retainer on lower jaw. Please confirm with your doctor. That will be more helpful
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Visit your orthodontist
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Retainers are very important.
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You need a lower retainer also. Please consult your orthodontist asap . He will make a removable lower retainer or give you a fixed wire on the lingual aspect of your lower anterior teeth
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Don’t delay too much as the gap can increase
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