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What is the ruling on removing the small bond between the front teeth after finishing the alignment process?

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The inquirer's intent was unclear, but after consulting specialists about the procedure, it became apparent that it concerns a small prominent piece of skin (frenulum) in the upper lip, opposite the upper incisors, which can be large in some individuals, causing a gap between the teeth. Doctors work to correct the teeth and then modify this piece of skin to prevent the gap from reappearing. If this is indeed what was intended, then the procedure is permissible based on the permissibility of cosmetic surgeries performed to remove harm or disfigurement.

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