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High canines and crowding. Could Invisalign correct my problem? (Photo)

amberclutterOct 27, 2015
I have very high canines both of them and crowded teeth. I just applied for insurance and am 20 years old wondering if Invisalign could correct my problem or if it's more severe that I would need traditional braces and estimated time frame...

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Dr. Kenneth A. Barton, DDS
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Answered on Oct 29, 2015
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Dr. Pamela Steiger, DMD
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Dr. Tracy Li Cheung, DDS, MS
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Answered on Oct 28, 2015
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