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Please tell me if i need to extract my baby tooth to get braces?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Baby tooth: Whether or not you need to have any teeth extracted is a decision based on the orthodontic treatment plan. You need to discuss this with your orthodontist.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/29/2013

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