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How would you rotate a canine 180 degrees?

xhteeJan 4, 2016
I am currently wearing metal braces. I had an impacted canine which has now moved into place where a bracket has put on, however, after a short while, I have realised my canine is actually back to front and is actually bothering me quite a bit. How long would it take to be rotated all the way round and how would this be done?

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Dr. Joseph Morneau, DDS
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Answered on Jan 5, 2016
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Dr. Tracy Li Cheung, DDS, MS
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