When i first started ortho treatment my Dr. recomended to have my bicuspids removed. I said no and he agreed to try and fix my smile w/o any extractions. After a yr, he pointed out that because I had so much crowding, my teeth were starting to shift outward. He recommended to get the extractions. I did some research& read that some people weren't happy with the results & yet I went on and removed them. Now that I see the gaps it scares me to know that i might regret it. Can my face really "mess up"?
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Answer: Will my face change drastically with removal of bicuspids for braces?
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