A 39-year-old member asked:
I need teeth pulled before getting braces. how do i know which ones will go?
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Dr. James Kinganswered
38 years experience
Ask the Orthodontist: Ask the orthodontist to show you on the x-ray which teeth need to be extracted and why the teeth need to be extracted.
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Dr. Steven Koosanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 years experience
Your orthodontist: Should have provided both an explanation as to the rationale of their removal and also which teeth are to be removed. The oral surgeon that you will be referred to to remove the indicated teeth can also provide you with this information. The wisdom teeth are teeth that orthodontists almost always want removed due to their negative influence on tooth movement. Premolar teeth re also common to go.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Will i need teeth pulled before getting braces?
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Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
Not necessarily: Whether or not teeth need to be removed will depend upon the cause and severity of your malocclusion, space available for alignment of your teeth, your age, as well as the technique used by your orthodontist as different dentists and orthodontists vary in their approaches to treatment.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Want to know do they always have to pull some teeth out before braces ?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Nope: Extraction of teeth is determined on a case by case basis by your orthodontist. Many factors are taken into consideration, including facial profile and the amount of room available in your jaws for the proper alignment of your teeth. Speak to your orthodontist regarding what is best for your situation.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
I am on allowance and I badly need to get braces on my teeth?
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Dr. Shawn Murrayanswered
Dentistry 17 years experience
Braces: It will be worth it so talk with your parents and grandparents to get some help.
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