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Can my canted smile be fixed? (Photo)

lisadreamerFeb 13, 2019
I am scheduled to be getting my braces off in a few weeks. I have pointed out to my orthodontist that my smile is not aligned right. She thinks it’s fine. Can this be corrected?

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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Jan 22, 2021
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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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Answered on Feb 14, 2019
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