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How can I fix a canted smile? (Photos)

ava122Sep 24, 2018
How would you fix this canted smile? I have gotten several second opinions, with varying answers. I don’t understand if I have canted teeth or my lips are causing this. I am willing to get braces (I had braces 11 years ago). It really bothers me and I don’t need to be told that asymmetry is natural.

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Dr. Chi H. Bui, DMD, MS
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Answered on Sep 27, 2018
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Dr. Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Sep 25, 2018
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