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Can you give advice for dental issues causing health problems, overbite and lower front crowding? (photos)

Fierce1185Mar 19, 2019
I have extreme anxiety w/dentists so I have only visited the dentist twice since 05. chronic pain for 10 years now. Stiffness, loss of mobility, insomnia, breathing problems, snoring, drooling, clenching. I find myself almost constantly with a clenched jaw.Every place I have checked tells me I'm to complex.The pain is affecting my mood,mental clarity,energy levels and self esteem. Please point me in the right direction. I'd like clear alligners. I appreciate your time and responses.

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