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Protrusion: How should it be fixed - surgery/Invisalign/braces? (Photo)

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Bass4lifejkFeb 23, 2014

I am 21 year old Asian. I've always had this issue but don't know what's best for me or where to start. I don't know if it's jaw or teeth. I'd really appreciate your help. I want to avoid having to have braces as much as possible..

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Hello Anna,     I would love to see some photos of your smile and the areas that you want corrected.  Without photos, your question is actually more complicated than it seems at first glance, so let me explain.Without photos, most dentists will probably tell you to get the...

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