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Is there any way to fix my asymmetrical smile. Please help. (photos)

john318Feb 5, 2018
I had a canine tooth coming in too high in my gums when I was about 13. Instead of having it fixed, the dentist specialist extracted it. I eventually got a dental implants years later, but the damage had already been done. I have gum recession around that area and my smile overall looks really asymmetrical. It seems the gum that was suppose to support my canine moved back to my first molar. Is there any hope for me to regain a symmetrical smile?

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Dr. Rupal N. Shah, DDS
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Answered on Feb 7, 2018
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