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Hi! i am thinking of getting braces soon to straighten my teeth. do you think i could ask the orthodontist to make a small gap between my front teeth once theyre done straightening them?
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Ask away. Let the orthodontist know what you want your smile to look like.
Answered 5/5/2022
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Ask away. Understand however that size and/or shape of teeth and/or the challenges of getting all the other teeth to fit/function properly may override esthetic desires. Your Orthodontist can determine the feasibility of your request.
Answered 5/5/2022
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