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Peg lateral and crooked front tooth: how to make my smile more aesthetically pleasing? (Photos)

crookedpeggyApr 13, 2018
I am wondering what the best treatment will be to make my smile more aesthetically pleasing. I have a peg lateral tooth (had some bonding years back) with a crooked front tooth. Just wondering what the best treatment will be for me?

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Dr. John McDonald, DMD
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Answered on Apr 17, 2018
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