Zinnia first came to Dr. Pellegrini with very severe crowding and protruding front teeth. Because of the crowding, the canine teeth were forced to come into the sides and into a cross-bite relationship. Some of her front teeth were being worn excessively because of her improper occlusion, or ‘bite.’ Dr. Pellegrini treated Zinnia with fixed braces for 24 months. She loves her new smile and now has a much healthier bite.