Should I extract two teeth, and if I do, will my face change? (Photo)

February 27, 2015
Asked By:Emmcee in Brooklyn, MS

I've had braces for 2 years now. I'm 20 years old. My main concern was my overbite. Nothing changed. I'm so unhappy and my ortho recommended removing two upper teeth and then pulling my teeth back from there. I would have no problem doing this but after reading people's experiences online and them being unhappy with their facial changes, I'm so worried and stressed, thinking about it is eating me alive. Can I correct at least half of my bite without extracting?What should I do? Opinions please!

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