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I'm 30 and going to get my upper wisdom teeth removed. will this cause my other teeth to shift and form gaps?
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NO!: Erupting wisdom teeth do not cause crowding and having them removed does not cause gaps nor shifting of teeth.
Answered 9/14/2016
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No: Removal of your wisdom teeth should have no affect on the position of the rest of your teeth.
Answered 9/14/2016
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No: No, never happens. For best results, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 9/14/2016
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No: Teeth will erupt and drift forward to compensate for the wear we don't give our teeth but that our Stone Age ancestors did. If spaces open or teeth shift it is indicative of gum/bone loss, and both a Periodontist SN can Orthodontist may have to join the treatment team. Wisdom tooth removal best done by an Oral Surgeon.
Answered 12/15/2016
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