Is there a way of bringing down my top lateral incisors so that they line up with my teeth having braces? (Photo)

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will braces bring down my top lateral insicors so they line up with my teeth so they can be straighter. Even though my teeth arnt crooked they still really make me sad and stop me from smiling. My dentist has said i could get ceramic braces i just want to know if that will work?

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Braces are the most common way to level out a smile. It does appear that you may need to do both top and bottom to get the best result. Normal treatment time is 18-24 months.

Gail Schupak, DMD · Answer

You upper lateral incisors, in a normal position, should be one half millimeter shorter than your central incisors.  From your photos, it looks like they are in the correct position now.  Don't be sad.  This is normal.

Is there a way of bringing down my top lateral incisors so that they line up with my teeth having braces? (Photo)

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