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I want to know if I need braces, bonding etc... to fix my smile?

RealSelfMember98544Jul 28, 2016
My teeth have always been small and I never noticed that my smile was ugly until people started pointing it out. When I show my teeth my sides don't touch just my front teeth.

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Dr. Navid Zamani, DMD
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Answered on Jul 29, 2016
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Kathy Frazar, DDS, FAGD

The brackets are placed on the tooth in a certain location with the intention of moving the teeth in a certain way.  Call the orthodontist and go in to discuss your concern.  The doctor is going to be able to tell you the reasoning!

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Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD

Your teeth are severely proclined and the best option in your case is orthodontic treatment. you can choose aligners instead of traditional braces. treatment duration is about 30 to 35 months in your case.

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L. Matthew Schofield, DDS, MS

Caramelove,Thanks for your question! The truth is that teeth can move throughout life. It is called mesial drift as the teeth have a tendency to move toward the center (i.e., middle/mesial). There can be times of complete stability and increased movement. I guess, as the saying goes, the...

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