Braces due off in a month but my teeth aren't straight yet. What should I do? (Photo)

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Although my ortho says their perfect ,My Left front tooth isn't straight and the one next to it hasn't fully come out yet and isn't facing the right way. There is also a gap in between my two front teeth at the top. At My last appointment they tightened my braces will this straitened them up in time ??

Brian Stoute, DDS · Answer

Looks like you need finishing improvements before your braces should be removed. Be sure to voice your concerns to the treating dentist at your next visit.

John McDonald, DMD · Answer

The concerns you have are valid.  The problems you describe are all fixable. 
There are some other things you should consider asking him or her to adjust as well.  Google the name David Sarver along with dental esthestics.  He is an orthodontist who has several online articles that will help you to get a better understanding of how tooth proportion, gingival margins, lip line/smile line and tooth shape all come together to create a nice smile.   
Your teeth are "perfect" when only when you are happy with them.  You show almost all of your teeth when you smile so it is critical that every detail is done well, you are right to insist that the orthodontist meet your standard.

Braces due off in a month but my teeth aren't straight yet. What should I do? (Photo)

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