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Didn't wear retainer
I didn't wear my retainer for some time and i develop a very small tooth gap, if i start wearing the retainer again, will it get corrected??? Can retainers close small gaps?
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yes if you wear the retainers the gap may close provided the retainers should be Hawleys appiance.
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if not then get a active retainer made
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It is very unlikely that your retainers would close the gaps. They restrict tooth movement and not given for corrective treatment.
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Visit your orthodontist. You might be given braces for a while, again.
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No, the retainers are for maintaining the teeth in their place, they do not actively participate in any tooth movement. But you should continue to wear the retainer to atleast maintain the teeth in their position.
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You should visit your Orthodontist.
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Retainers won't close the gap. But wear the retainer so that the teeth don't get more displaced.
You will have to put braces again to close the spaces.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination.
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It is very unlikely for retainers to be correcting any space between teeth. They are used to maintain the teeth in that particular position. It is best to consult your dentist who completed your orthodontic treatment.
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Please visit your dentist who completed your orthodontic treatment
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Please follow the instructions given by your dentist.
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Very difficult, Retainers usually only help in keeping the teeth in place. Please consult with your orthodontist and ask him for the best solution.
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