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Is my mild cross bite bad enough to need Braces? (Photo)

zombie.wombie1012Oct 2, 2016
I have a crossbite that is definitely not severe but still there. I personally don't WANT braces, but if this could gets worse as I get older, then I would rather have them now and just get it fixed. Again, this isn't a terrible crossbite, but should I still get braces? (How severe must it be for insurance to help cover?)

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