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My Canines Are Right Next to my Central Laterals and I Am Missing Both my Lateral Incisors So What Should I Do? (photo)
I am in the process of deciding, I am only 15 and I really don't want implants. I just want to know all options possible. My ortho told me a couple but there has to be more. Please help
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ElizabethAyn97
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Options for missing laterals
I can only base my opinion on a very limited photo of your smile. I would need a full set of x-rays and photos inside you mouth to give you a more complete opinion.
At 15 years old, the best option by far is to do braces and open up ideal spaces for your missing laterals (it looks like you have retained baby teeth behind the canines that should be removed to allow space). Once the spaces are open, then you should have implants to replace the laterals. You will have to wait until you...
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