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Is Teeth Extraction Required For Getting Braces?
hi Doctor! My fiancée has stargardt's disease since she was 15 . now she is nearly 28 and has vision of 20/200. she wants to get braces on her teeth and dentist would require to take off four of her teeth in order to get the braces. Is she ok to go ahead with this procedure? I would really appreciate you reply. Thanks. Alfred.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hello,
Orthodontic treatment can involve tooth removal to reduce crowding. Often, this will involve four premolars. Sometimes this choice will create a flatter facial profile. As an adult, you do not have the advantage of guiding growth of the jaw to increase space. Sometimes adults with severe jaw misalignment are presented with surgical options. Every patient will vary based on individual records. Ask your orthodontist what options are available that do not involve tooth removal. Your dentist will advise you on the expected results and you can compare the outcomes to make an informed decision. Often models, computers or visual aids can be used to help visualize results.
I hope this explanation will be helpful in making your decision. Thank you for your inquiry.
Orthodontic treatment can involve tooth removal to reduce crowding. Often, this will involve four premolars. Sometimes this choice will create a flatter facial profile. As an adult, you do not have the advantage of guiding growth of the jaw to increase space. Sometimes adults with severe jaw misalignment are presented with surgical options. Every patient will vary based on individual records. Ask your orthodontist what options are available that do not involve tooth removal. Your dentist will advise you on the expected results and you can compare the outcomes to make an informed decision. Often models, computers or visual aids can be used to help visualize results.
I hope this explanation will be helpful in making your decision. Thank you for your inquiry.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The teeth has to be removed for proceeding with the orthodontic treatment, since the space has to be created for the farwardly placed teeth to move or pull back. Usually the first premolars are extracted both in the upper and lower arch. You can proceed with the treatment.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The teeth has to be removed for proceeding with the orthodontic treatment, since the space has to be created for the farwardly placed teeth to move or pull back. Usually the first premolars are extracted both in the upper and lower arch. You can proceed with the treatment.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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