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Is it possible to get braces if you have a missing tooth?
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Absolutely !: Speak to a local orthodontist to see what can be done for your malocclusion. The space can possibly be closed, but in certain situations the teeth are aligned and a dental implant is placed.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Yes: Orthodontists fix this problem all the time.
Answered 1/7/2014
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