I have a peg lateral on left side and missing right lateral incisor. I am 28 and considering to fix my teeth. My middle teeth have started to overlap a bit. My ortho suggested extraction of peg lateral and closing the space. Then substituting my canines to look like incisors. I read a lot about how canine substitution is not the best treatment here. Could you please advise what I should do?
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Hello, Yes, it is not always necessary to polish the edges of teeth. The pointy edges will often round on their own with regular chewing and functioning. Many patients ask us to do a very small amount of polishing of the edge for esthetics.
We can do a "camouflage" treatment where you do not need surgery and it is best done only with orthodontics.Invisalign or Damon System are good options to correct your problem.
This is often called a "cant" meaning your upper jaw is slanted downward on one side. Braces may be able to correct this to a mild extent, but often jaw surgery is needed for ideal correction.
