I had my braces off three years ago and results were amazing ,, my teeth were crowded so they used expanders and everything was fine .. But now my lower jaw grew and it led for some sort of a bimaxillary protrusion that i really don't like ,, i took two opinions and they both suggested that i should get 4 premolars extracted along with my wisdom teeth. Will negative side effects such as TMJ and a shrink in profile face occur ?? plzz helppp
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Answer: Avoid bicuspid extractions that can cause numerous problems
The answer is any crown will do but get a mouthguard to wear to protect that crown and the other teeth. Protection is key!It is possible to make a sports orthotic to increase speed, strength balance etc. I would Rx seeing a Neuromuscular Dentist for the best performance mouthguards...
I would need to know more about your bite (occlusion) and any oral habits you may have. In addition do you have cavities or fillings that undermine and weaken your teeth. Also, do you grind or clench your teeth?Saying that, veneers or crowns may help, but no guarantee that you won't...
Without seeing photos it is difficult for me to advise you, but I do not think that you should take out your canines. I would wait until you are in a place for an extended period of time, then seek an othodontic consult. Those are very important teeth for functioning and I feel that...