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Necessary to Extract Teeth In Order to Wear Braces when You Have an Overbite?
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New materials and science allow us to not have to pull teeth to fix an overbite.
No. It is not necessary to extract teeth in order to wear braces when you have an overbite. There are so many new materials and concepts that are available to our profession and providing stable long term results. Facially, there are advantages and disadvantages to pulling and not pulling teeth. All pluses, minuses and treatments options should be discussed, along with fees at you consultation appointment. Reviewing all the possibilities is my favorite part of the process, next to the smile...
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Chesterfield Orthodontist
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TOOTH EXTRACTION MAY NOT BE NECSSARY FOR OVERBITE CORRECTION
It isonly in a few patients that it is necessary to have teeth extracted for overbite correction. In youngsters and adolescents that are still growing it is usually possible to change the balance between upper and lower jaw growth to reduce overbite. In adults, or older teens, the possible need for extractions is greater since growth has been completed. The need for extraction may also be incresad if in addition to the overbite, there is significant dental crowding.
I suggest you seek...
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Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Extract Teeth Before Braces?
This is a controversial topic even within the dental community. I would strongly encourage a second opionon whenever extractions are being recommended in conjunction with orthodontics. Extractions are irreversible; therefore, it is important that a patient completely understand the treatment. Most patients assume that because upper front teeth stick out ("buck teeth" or excessive overjet) that there is a problem with the upper jaw. Generally speaking, this is NOT true but the...
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Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
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To extract or not to extract - that is the question!
This has been a hotly contested debate in the orthodontic specialty for decades. The short answer is - it depends on the problems at hand. A thorough diagnosis by a skilled clinician can unlock the puzzle for each individual case. And there are usually more problems than an overbite. An overbite by itself certainly does not require extractions to correct. But there are other problems to consider such as the way the molars fit together, the overjet, the lip...
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Extractions for overbite
Sometimes yes sometimes no. It is almost always possible to treat overbites without extractions BUT the final stability and the esthetic results can suffer. Extractions are just a tool, neither right nor wrong,sometimes needed sometimes not. Be careful of practioners who say they NEVER extract and advocate arch expansion for everything...they are putting the treatment (nonextraction) before the diagnosis (are extractions necessary). This being said, I only do...
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Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Extractions for braces is not always required
Extractions are usually suggested when a lot of crowding exists or to speed up treatment. However, extractions MAY lead to other problems and should be a LAST resort and not the first suggestion. Arch expansion is usually a better option if possible.
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