Midline is horrific and shifted. How can this be fixed? (photos)

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My midline is so shifted it is obvious to other people. I have a canine still stuck in my gums. I got veneers on my four front upper teeth 15 years ago to try and hide it but it is not. My gums are not the heaviest either. I just got scaling down. My teeth are over crowded and I have an overbite. I just want normal looking teeth. What can I do? Please be specific as I have seen multiple orthodontics and am getting different stories.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Thanks for posting the pictures. I understand your frustration about getting different treatment plans from different practitioners. This is due to different training and levels of expertise of the Doctor. Ultimately it is your decision to choose the treatment plan and Doctor that is right for you. Which Doctor did you have the best report with? Don't base your decision on money. Get references from your friends and family. They will happily share their experiences both good and bad. I hope this helps in your decision making process.

Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS · Answer

Hi, thank you for posting good photos. It seems from the photos that there is a midline shift to the right. First of all , I would say I can understand your concern as you notice it but also trust me , not many people will notice it as long as the remaining smile is in sync. If the teeth have a broad arch and wide smile, midline shift (as long as its straight) of 3-4 mm is not noticeable. Record few good videos of you smiling, laughing  and talking and then take screen shots to see if it is really noticeable. That will give you an idea of what needs to be done. Hope it helps.

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