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Orthodontist's recommendation

Ross

I believe the answer is:

retainer

(Other definitions for retainer that I've seen before include "Part payment down for an old servant" , "Fee paid to secure services" , "Family servant of long standing - fee charged in advance" , "Eritrean as kind of servant" , "Holding fee or faithful old servant" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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