Do I need 4 teeth extracted for Braces? (photo)

August 11, 2014
Asked By:axj158 in Columbia, MD

I went to my ortho and he told me I would have to have 4 premolars extracted to create space, and shaving is not an option for me. He seems to be an experienced ortho, he even did braces for my current dentist. However, I found that tooth extractions can cause TMJ later on and makes your face sink in such as overcrowding means your jaw is too small so why make it smaller? They also push your teeth back which makes your face sink in. I'm really worried!

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