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My Teeth Arent Perfectly Aligned. My Orthodontist Doesn't See the Problem? (photo)

I've had braces in 7 months to fix an overbite and openbite. My orthodentist managed to bring my central incisors closer to my lower teeth, relieving...

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Extra Tooth (Mesiodens) Removal. Expert Advice Needed? (photo)

I have a mesiodens tooth between my two front teeth.Is it possible to remove the extra tooth and align my teeth perfectly? How long it will take to...

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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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Can Brace Help Align Lower Jaw if Teeth is Not Straight to Begin With?

Is the wisdom tooth removal effective on slimming jaw?

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My Midline Asymmetry is Off? (photo)

I got my braces removed a few months ago, and before they were removed I noticed that my two top teeth were about 1.5mm to the left and not aligned...

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Removing Only One Lower Premolar?

My lower teeth are not centrally aligned, they're shifted to right and are quite overcrowded with the canines partially overlapping the lateral...

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If Your Teeth Have Shifted After Braces, Can Wearing a New Retainer Fix It?

I stopped wearing my retainer but I feel like I really need to start wearing it again. My old one doesnt fit too well so can getting a new retainer...

How to Correct This Bite? What Would Be the Estimated Cost in Ontario, Canada and Would It Involve Tooth Removal? (photo)

I had a slight gap between front incisors of upper jaw so wore a retainer for correction as advised by doctor for 2 years with adjustments....

Braces Again for Shifted Midline? (photo)

I had my braces off for 1 yr when I lost my top essix retainer. I waited 4 days to replace, but my molds weren't saved so they took a new one. With...

Teeth Alignment and Gums? (photo)

Hi,can braces pull my molar closer to my pre molar to fill the gap where i had my molar removed? if it can,how long would it take ? and im not sure...

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