Explore 3 best types of dental retainers for your need –

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What are retainers

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What are the different types of dental retainers?

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Fixed wire retainers Clear Aligner Retainers Hawley type retainers

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What happens if I don't wear my dental retainer properly?

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If you do not wear your retainers as directed by your orthodontist, there is a chance that your teeth will gradually begin to shift back to their original positions.

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