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My upper teeth moved forward while wearing braces. Why is this? (Photo)

May 6, 2014
Asked By:Fazlyana95 in Malaysia

My lower and upper teeth was in same alignment. I dont have any overbite or whatsoever. Only upper teeth is crowded thats why im wearing a braces. But when i started wearing it, why my upper teeth is suddenly move forward?

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