Are there any side effects from pulling out teeth for orthodontic purposes?

Removing teeth: The removal of teeth for braces must be carefully planned. Aside from the normal sequelae of tooth removal (gum soreness, some swelling, discomfort) spaces are created to allow movement of teeth into better position for esthetics and function. Some cases where toothextraction is planned may be better managed with jaw surgery. Discuss this with your orthodontist and an oral surgeon.

The big one is-: It is not uncommon to have teeth removed to allow room for the rest of them to be properly placed. I would not be concerned if the case were properly planned by a qualified dentist. The big problem is with poorly planned or executed orthodontics by unqualified clinicians or if you do not comply and complete your treatment.

Yes/No: The side effects of extractions are the post surgical discomfort. When properly treated with extractions, spaces are used to correct crowding or overbites. The spaces are closed completely and there should be no long term ramifications from extractions for orthodontic treatment (except the loss of tooth structure).

Yes: There are side effects to any surgery, even removing a hangnail. If you are seeing a qualified Orthodontic Specialist and extractions have been prescribed the consequences of not doing extractions exceed those seen with extractions. No two malocclusions are alike. Talk this over with your Orthodontist. About 30% of Ortho patients require extractions.

Second opinion: Extractions of permanent teeth make orthodontic treatments easier. Get a second opinion. Extracting healthy teeth should not be taken lightly.

Depends: on what you mean by side effects. Typically if an orthodontist is recommending extractions it is to yield a far more positive result, trust them