Will Bicuspid Extraction Cause TMJ?

After a number of consultations for braces (all recommended Damon), I have been informed by multiple ortho that the extraction of four bicuspid is...

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Can I Fix my Mild Crowding Without Extraction of Bicuspids?

I am 23 years old and cosidering getting braces for my crowded teeth so that my smile and face can be more symmetrical. so far i hav visited two...

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Why is my Orthodontist Using the Nance Appliance for my Upper Jaw?

My 4 1st bicuspid already removed for the braces, and i'm currently wearing for it, but why would my orthodontist using upper nance holding arch...

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Is Extraction of 4 Bicuspid Necessary for Me? (photo)

I went to two orthodontists who advice me to extract four teeth to fix my overcrowding and overbites teeth. They said they could also do the...

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Dentist Wants to Remove One Lower Bicuspid? (photo)

My dentist wants to remove three teeth. Two upper and one lower bicuspid. I have no idea what the end result would look like for my lower teeth since...

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To Extract or Not to Extract? - Braces (photo)

My daughter just had her consultations with two different ortho. One doctor recommended extracting 4 bicuspids. The other doctor said she will be fine...

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My Cuspids Are High in my Gums?

Hello, I have very high up cuspids and they also stick out. It's very noticeable! I would like some ideas on what to do? Thank you. Oh it's the same...

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Is It Really Necessary to Have my Bicuspids Removed in Order to Have my Teeth Straightened and my Open Bite Corrected? (photo)

As you can see I have an open bite (I do not know if it is a mild or a severe one). What kind of braces would be the best for me (without removing my...

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Is It the Right Choice?

Hi my orthodontist recently told me that I have to remove my 2 bicuspid teeth on the upper and I am really nervous. I have a 8 mm overbite and a...

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How Are Front Teeth Retracted After Premolar Extraction? (photo)

I had four first bicuspids removed for treatment recently and my orthodontist has power chains from the furthest back molars to the canines and I am...