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Desperately want my canines to resemble my lateral incisors, but my dentist keeps saying i need to wait another year, why?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Ask ur dentist : I can't think of a reason that your canines will magically transform into the shape of a lateral incisor in a year's time. If you would like the cusp tip smoothed down, it is a relatively easy cosmetic recontouring that takes all of five minutes. May patients ask for this.. It softens their smile.

Dr Dalal agreed

Answered 12/3/2013

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A member asked:

Desperately want my canines to resemble my lateral incisors, but my dentist keeps saying i need to wait another year, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Dalal agreed

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