I went to the ortho, he said that I would have to extract 4 premolar teeth ( 2 top and 2 bottom ). He also said that when I remove the braces later, I would have small gaps between the extracted space of about 3-4mm. So now, he put the expander and going to put the braces on next week. I would have to extract the teeth when wearing braces if the situation needs it to be. What should I do? Should I extract, and would 3 -4 mm gaps be very visible? I don't want any gaps. Thank you for your help.
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Should I extract teeth while wearing Braces?
I am unsure why you have pressure in your ears due to the limited history you presented. Are you wearing a night guard because of a TMJ (jaw joint issue) or because you grind your teeth at night? Based on your photos, you don't need to have teeth removed...I would get a second opinion
Likely, but more importantly; you'll need to see an orthodontist that knows what he is doing. With Invisalign, as with braces, it makes a difference WHO is working it. So, forget all these Google ads for cheap treatment, you could get into big trouble, and find a reputable...
Good question, but the answer is more about who the orthodontist is than what system is better. I think the public is under a misconception that Invisalign is Invisalign, and SureSmile is SureSmile. It's not about that, it's about the Dentist! How good is HE? Many orthodontists...
