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Black Triangles + Braces

Would Cutting Enamel To Remove Black Triangle Weaken my Teeth?

I am one week away to get my braces off. My teeth looks perfect, except that I have some black triangles formed between my teeth and gum. My...

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Black Triangle Between Upper Teeth During Braces? (photo)

My upper two front teeth used to overlap, but not anymore, thanks to braces. But I noticed that a small black triangle had formed instead & is...

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Black Triangle in Teeth? (photo)

I am removing braces very soon and I still have a black triangle that i want gone! its very small next to my 2 front teeth...it seems like it could...

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Dark Triangles After Braces. What Can I Do? (photo)

I have noticed that I have dark triangles for awhile but 2 days ago I just had my braces taken off. I asked my orthodontist if she could do anything...

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