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Is it possible to close gap between teeth and minor alignment of teeth with retainers.

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Can Retainers Move Teeth

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Dr. Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd)Dentist45yrs exp

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Retainers r to stablize which has been achieved by active tt retainers can't move teeth so active tt is required

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Dr. Anupreet Kaur ChoudhuryDentist18yrs exp

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Yes it is possible.

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Dr. Puneet KansalDentist21yrs exp

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Yes ,but use it regularly.

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Dr. Puja MalikDentist18yrs exp

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Yes, it is possible depending on the teeth alignment, but it takes lot of time! better to go in for fixes braces for faster n good result!

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Dr. Pogaku RajkumarDentist11yrs exp

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Hello sir, yes it is possible to close minor gaps if you were given a removable retainer appliance. I would advise you to visit your dentist for better understanding of your condition.

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Dr. Yasmin Asma ZoharaDentist24yrs exp

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Yes. It is possible. Kindly consult an orthodontist.

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Dr. Kunal NischalDentist6yrs exp

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Yes it is possible.

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