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Should I get my peg lateral removed? (Photo)

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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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Answered on May 9, 2021
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