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*correction So I made a few phone calls, and it turns out that the new dentist that took over my case is a "Dental Surgeon" and NOT a "Orthodontist". The first one was an Orthodontist so I assumed that this one will be too :cry: I googled the difference and it doesn't look good :...

[quote="bbsadmin"]First question: is this work being done by a dentist or an orthodontist? Also, you say that your first removable retainer (after your metal braces came off) didn't fit 3 weeks later. Is that because you didn't wear it from day one? You can't get braces taken off, never we...

first of all i am new to the forum, so i'd like to say hi to you all as well as thank you for posting your stories! here's my, rather long, story :shock: by the way, i had metal braces as a teenager. dentist never recommended a permanent retainer (i wanted the metal one that is glued to your teeth o...