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 and nose has also shifted with my teeth. Six months wearing braces.My orthodontist said I could either have one tooth extracted from the opposite side(right) or have my right side teeth file to make 3mm space i need to aligne my mid line. Would either of these options correct my mid line I really want to have a perfect smile and straight nose

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Correcting Midline Caused by Missing Lateral Incisor

It is difficult, based on the single photo provided, what is possible in your specific case. Some general considerations: Have your teeth been overly retracted to fill the space created by a missing lateral incisor? If so, then you can create space to move your midline by torquing your teeth towards your upper lip. Ideal treatment would be to open the space where the lateral incisor is missing and place an implant. Evaluation of the relationship between your upper and lower jaws is critical.... more

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noeleen 23 Aug 2012

I just had to comment here. I am going through a similar experience as yourself,at 22 years of age i made the big decision to get braces because i hated my slanted teeth and my poorly positioned midline. When i went for my consultation i was asked what i disliked about my teeth and i explained to my lovely dentist that due to a missing tooth on my right side my midline was nearly a whole tooth off to the right( lets just say i had a very bad dentist as a child who obviously didnt care very much about the consequences of his actions as he took out my right fang tooth (sorry dont know proper name)) i was put into braces and two weeks later i got a tooth out on my left side(not my fang tooth but the one behind it) and four months later my teeth and shifting into that space. I have been told that midline will be corrected.

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