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Impacted canine. Are invisible braces an option? (Photo)

Joshm21Jan 3, 2021
I’m 20 and have an impacted Canine in my upper left side. I also have some teeth impacted in my bottom row as well. Are invisible braces an option or ordinary braces?

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Dr. Vladik Crutcher, DMD
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