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Protrusion: Can This Be Fixed with Braces or is This a Surgical Issue? (photo)

As you can see from my profile my lips stick out past my nose and chin and I don't like it. My orthodontist suggested Braces+ IPR, or Braces w/...

Should I Remove my Top Canine Teeth for Braces?

Hi I just got braces on last week and my ortho has recommended pulling all 4 wisdom teeth and my top bicuspids... I only have a slight over jet,...

Should I Remove Left Lateral Incisor for Braces (3M Clarity)?

Both of my upper lateral incisor are sticking out. The rest of the teeth are aligned & I have a nice bite both upper & lower. To correct d...

How to Correct Midline? I Am Missing My Left Lateral Incisor.

I am missing my left lateral incisor, had it removed when I was little. My front teeth shifted about 3mm to the left, I have also noticed my upper lip...

Teeth Too Small for Braces? Is This True?

27 yr old female with a history of gaps in family. My gaps are throughout not just the two front teeth. I went to the dentist she advised my teeth are...

Gaps + Whitening After Braces? (photo)

I still have gaps on my upper lateral teeth after getting braces or 1 year. My orthodontist said the gaps are there because my teeth are small and...

Braces or Invisalign for 3mm Overjet, 2mm Open Bite, Crowding and Missing Front Tooth? (photo)

Lost my tooth in an accident & want to get my teeth straightened before my implant. Looking for some consensus on the best course of treatment...

Straighten Teeth Without Extractions Possible? Needs Second Opinion. (photo)

Hi - I am 29 year-old healthy female. I received a consultation from an orthodontist. I have crowding, especially in my lower teeth, and the doctor...

Would Braces Be a Good Option to Close This Gap? (photo)

I had a consultation with an orthodontist to see about closing this gap in my two front teeth. He said that my bite is good so he doesn't want to mess...

Overlapping Front Teeth After 2 Years of Braces?

I recently had braces removed after wearing them for 2 years. I'm a little concerned about the results. My two front teeth are overlapping. I...

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