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How long to wear fixed retainer

2017-09-01 16:35:19
Hy i am wearing fixed retainer for last 1 year and i don't know when to remove it please can you tell me when a better time to remove it and how long to were it.
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Keep it there, several more years. It will prevent relapse.

Answered2017-09-01 17:05:51

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