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Dr. Katie To explains that cosmetic work is possible even with crooked or gapped teeth. You can skip braces and use porcelain veneers, though that means shaving down teeth. Or straighten first with orthodontics, then use less invasive bonding that keeps more of your natural tooth.

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Yes, cosmetic work can be done for anyone, but the approach depends on the design scenario—either using orthodontics to straighten the teeth and then applying less invasive options like bonding, or proceeding without orthodontics, which may require tooth reduction and porcelain restorations.

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