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3 Years Post-op + Braces

Gum Graft to Fix Black Triangle? (photo)

This is my 3rd yr in braces. i had 3 surgeries in total on my impacted canine. first one was to hook on the chains but it popped out a month after it...

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I Have Braces, But Afraid That My Incisors Are Not Aligned to my Philtrum (photo)

I have been wearing braces for three years now. My concern is that my incisors are still not aligned with my philtrum. I know that my braces can...

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How Much Longer (Estimated) Will I Have my Braces For?

I had my braces for three years and sum months. 

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What Will Correct my Bite into my Palette? (photo)

I had braces for 3yrs and had them off for 3yrs now. Im very good about wearing my retainers (I'm super OCD when it comes to my teeth) I always had an...

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Have Not Worn Retainers in Years?

I have not worn my retainers for 1.5 years (its 3 years old) and tried last night. It hurt to put on at fist but fits fine and is comfortable. Even...

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How Long Will I Need Braces For? and an Estimate of How Much It Will Cost? (photo)

Ive had braces for 5 years and had them taken off about 3 years ago. i stoped wearing my retainers and so my teeth shifted sadly.

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How Long Does It Take Teeth to Move?

I got my braces off over three years ago, I haven't been wearing my retainer much in the last year and a half, just every once in a while to make sure...

The Dentist Said They Still Need to Make my Top Set of Teeth More Narrow How Long Will This Take? I Have Had then on for 3 Years

I have had my braces for 3years and the orthodontist said they still need to make my top set of teeth more narrow because it is more wide than my...

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