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I know that we can be the most critical of ourselves - bleh.
I have always loved my teeth in a general sense...even with the large gap. But I've gotten really great results from braces and am looking at removal in about 6 weeks. My 2 front teeth are very slightly uneven and one is smooth while one has ridges - he will smooth them both out.
But I have to think about whether or not I want anything else done. I think my canines are too pointy and too long but I don't know if I'm being silly/nitpicky
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Agreed, I think your teeth look absolutely great. You should do whatever makes you happy, though. I'm just jealous that you have two canines. Still waiting for one of mine to make its way down.
I think the shape of your teeth is great too, but definitely do what feels best for you. Maybe your ortho can do some shaving after the braces come off? I think this can help a lot. Good luck with the last bit of your treatment!
I feel you on the canines. Yours don't look bad at all, but I feel you because mine look like inverted triangles and I definitely want something done about it. I forgot to ask the ortho at my consultation yesterday but I'll bring it up in a couple of weeks when I go for records.
I think your teeth look beautiful, but am I'm getting near the end, I wonder about certain things. However, at my last appt they took the wire off and my teeth looked great! It's like the wire made things look less perfect. Maybe if you want they could let you see your teeth without the wire if they haven't already. Congratulations on nearing the end.
Yay. I am getting debraced in 5 weeks! Just like everyone else i think they look great! While the canines are pointy they kkis very symmetrical which is good.
Mrs C, yes, do it! You'll love your teeth even more without pointy canines. I had mine done too, at my dentists suggestion, many years ago and instantly liked it better, even though before that, I had never given it a thought.
Wait until they take the brackets off and then decide. If you're not sure at that time, don't do it then. It could be done at any time and if you're not happy with the result you're not going to want to go through the process and expense of going back to the way they are.
