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My orthodontist said my teeth can’t get any more straight than this. Is this true ? (photo)

healthscience567Feb 21, 2019
My orthodontist says it’s time to takeout my braces but I don’t think they’re ready. I didn’t have extractions but he says that would be the only way for my teeth to be super straight because I don’t have enough room in my mouth. Thank you

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Dr. John McDonald, DMD
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Answered on Feb 24, 2019
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