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Is my Crossbite Too Severe for Invisalign? (photo)

I am seeing my orthodontist this week, I have had braces in the past and now need them again because the lack of improvement they did on my crossbite....

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Do I Need Braces Again? (photo)

I have a very VERY small gap between my two front teeth. It's not noticeable unless I stare at it for a long time. I had braces for 2 years, and wore...

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Would It Be Safe to Have my Crooked Teeth Straightened After Previously Wearing Braces Twice?

When i was ten i had braces put on my teeth and taken off SEVEN years later. Not only was i unhappy with the end result, but the orthodontist failed...

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6 Months Post Braces and My Daughters Needs Them Again?

My daughters tooth has shifted and we were adv she would need to put braces back on even though she has worn her retainer day/night since. its only...

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Braces Being Put Back on?

My girls braces were remved 6 mnths ago noticed that 1 tooth shifted and they were unable to fix with adjust retainer. She wore her's all the tim so...

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Side Gap Teeth? (photo)

Hello! I got braces when I was 11 years old, and I feel as though my teeth have changed/shifted over the past decade or so. I have a small gap on the...

How Long Do I Need Braces For? Had Them Once and Didn't Wear Retainer.

Hi I'm 17 and I had braces from when I was13 till I was 15. But being stupid I didn't wear my retainer and now my right incisor tooth is...

How Long Should Braces Be Left on Your Teeth After They Have Been Moved into Their Proper Position?

I am a 41 year old male who had my braces removed in June, however, my bottoms still required some movement. The ortho assured me that the remaining...

Teeth Extraction/Braces or Jaw Surgery?

I was told by an orthodontist I needed to get braces a SECOND time and extractions to fix my overbite and a chin implant. My upper teeth protrude...

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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