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My left lateral incisor is significantly smaller than my right. What caused this and how can I fix it? (Photo)

emzzzzNov 30, 2014
My teeth were very crowded before orthodontic treatment began. I never noticed this until my teeth had evened out. What could have caused this problem? And what are my options towards fixing it?

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Dr. Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD
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Answered on Dec 4, 2014
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Dr. Dantenapalli VijayVardhan, OMFS
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