Could having teeth pulled for braces really affect how your face looks?

Depends: Tooth extraction is sometimes necessary for orthodontic treatment. Depending on position of the tooth to be removed, your lip support may or may not be affected. Consult with an orthodontist for information on your specific situation.

Everything: Everything we do Orthodontically affects the face. Management of facial balance is an important part of an Orthodontic Specialist's training. Approximately 30% of the time tooth removal is necessary to allow the other teeth to be optimally aligned. See a qualified Orthodontic Specialist and discuss your concerns. The Orthodontist will know what's the best Rx for you.

Of course: Having teeth extracted along with your braces, can change your face, your speech and your breathing. Despite this, braces and extractions are still widely used because that is how the orthodontists were trained. The Functional Orthodontic treatment can, not only enhance and harmonize facial appearance, but it can help to alleviate multitude of medical problems.

Underlying support: The teeth help support the lips and cheeks. If the teeth are too protrusive which in extreme cases are commonly called "buck teeth" the facial profile is obviously effected in a less than complimentary manner. In many of these cases, in order to properly align the teeth in the most satisfactory manner, teeth may need to be extracted. An Orthodontic Specialist can analyze and treat accordingly.