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Why Can't I Wear Braces Without Pulling out my Decaying Molars First?
asked 6 months ago by mjamonster
Latest answer by Scott Frey, DDS
Question viewed 41 times
Tags: decay, candidate, preparation
I want to wear braces but I don't understand why I need my decaying molars to removed first. The brackets won't reach them anyway right? Thank you for the answers.
1 answer to Why Can't I Wear Braces Without Pulling out my Decaying Molars First?
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Active Disease needs to be Treated
I could get into a discussion about how those decayed teeth are a reservoir of aggressive bacteria that the braces will pretty much act as magnets for those bacteria causing problems, but it's pretty simple, active disease must be treated first.
It would be pretty negligent of your orthodontist to look the other way and put on braces while you have active decay.
Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist
Allentown Orthodontist