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Do I have peg laterals? (Photos)

samantha12549Jun 22, 2018
I think I have peg laterals but I’m not sure. Neither my orthodontist or dentist have told me directly that I have peg laterals but my ortho did say that “my teeth wouldn’t close normally due to my lateral incisors. So he wants to rotate them.” I’m stressing out and am self conscious about my lateral incisors and I’m not sure what to do. I know the pictures stink but any help would be much appreciated.

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Dr. Chi H. Bui, DMD, MS
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Answered on Jun 28, 2018
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