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I Am 45 and About to Be in a Full Set of Braces. Why Do I Need 3 Teeth Pulled?

Why do I need 3 bicupis teeth on the left side pulled first before I get a full set of braces? The ortho said this was a difficult case Why?

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Why Can't I Wear Braces Without Pulling out my Decaying Molars First?

I want to wear braces but I don't understand why I need my decaying molars to removed first. The brackets won't reach them anyway right? Thank...

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