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My doctor didn't give retainer for lower

2017-10-30 05:53:08
I wore braces for 2 years and after completing the treatment he gave the retainer only for the upper teeth.Why my doctor didn't suggest the retainer for the lower teeth.
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Orthodontic treatment always have to b completed with retainers so please ask your doctor to give a fixed retainer in lower arch or else it will relapse one day as transept all fibres require minimum 8-9 months to settle

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Generally a retainer is required for both upper and lower teeth after orthodontic treatment. Consult your doctor again to reconfirm

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