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My bottom teeth are shifting/not aligned. Have had perfect teeth for 24 years. Any suggestions? (photos)

Elle.LJan 10, 2016
For about a year now I have noticed my bottom teeth are starting to move forward and it's only on one side. I have all my wisdom teeth and I've never had them removed. I don't think my wisdom teeth are pushing my teeth forward. I've hadmy wisdom teeth exposed for a while. What can cause this?

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Dr. Jennifer S. Stachel, DMD
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Answered on Jan 12, 2016
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