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Does Pulling out Good Teeth when Getting Braces Have Disadvantages in the Future?

I'm 13 and may be getting braces soon. I have to pull out two of my teeth in order to make room for the other teeth.  So will pulling out the teeth cause certain disadvantages in the future?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Hikari in United States
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Pulling teeth for braces is a last resort option

Sometimes there just isn't any way around it, but most of the time permanent teeth don't need to be pulled.  It may take longer for treatment, but the end result is better.  Disadvantages to pulling teeth is that airways can be affected and facial aesthetics are altered.  TMJ issues are debatable, but there is strong opinions that pulling teeth leads to TMJ problems as an adult.
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You will be fine.

Having teeth removed in order to straighten the teeth is sometimes necessary. Your orthodontist will carefully evaluate your case to be sure it is needed. They take into consideration things like the amount of crowding, the way the front teeth support the lips, and the amount of overbite.  In most cases there are few long term disadvantages.  Any disadvantages are more temporary - primarily dealing with the appearance of the space.  As your treatment progresses,... more

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