I Am Missing my Upper Left Lateral. Please Suggest Options for Correcting my Uneven Midline? (photo)

June 17, 2013

My upper L lateral was pulled in order to "save" my upper L canine which grew right above it (ectopic eruption). It took 8+ years of braces to move the canine down and into the lateral's space. I've noticed that my upper lip and nose seem to have shifted with my teeth, and one side of my face looks flatter. It's not too noticeable when I'm smiling/posing for photos, but I'm very self-conscious when I speak. What options do I have, and how long would they take? More details in my photo captions.

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June 19, 2013

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