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Bite plate for retainers.

Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 3:26 pm

by kev187

Can One use bite plates as retainers at the end of there braces run? i lost my upper retainer but i have the upper bite plate.

Re: Bite plate for retainers.

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:09 am

by drgnchsr36

I wouldn't. The bite plate is for a specific purpose during your treatment. I'd go in and just get a replacement.. you wouldn't want to go backwards.

Re: Bite plate for retainers.

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:44 am

by kev187

ok thanks!