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Suggest Fix For A Snapped Retainer

hii, I live in the UK.... i have just noticed that my clear retainer has snapped!!!! it is only my bottom one and i can kinda where it but not properly.... i had a crack in it before so my dad rang the dentist and they said that i would have it remolded in about a weeks time and that if it snaps we should phone to get an emergency appointment........how much will it cost and will i need to get both replaces?!?!?!?!!?!??!?!?!
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

I would suggest you to take the snapped retainer to the Dentist look at its condition and see it can be fixed or not if not get it replaced, a visual exmaintion of the appliance is required.

Take care!
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Suggest Fix For A Snapped Retainer

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to take the snapped retainer to the Dentist look at its condition and see it can be fixed or not if not get it replaced, a visual exmaintion of the appliance is required. Take care!