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I'm 20 yrs old now. and I have this underbite issue. I can't afford for a surgery. Can braces help me? (Photo)

February 6, 2015
Asked By:pinkhair in Philippines, PH

I really want to fix my underbite issue. But' I can't afford surgery. Can braces help me? And how many months should I wear it? And also my upper 5 front teeth are artificial/false teeh. help me

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