I just got 3 teeth extracted for my "protruding" profile because my ortho suggested it, how can this affect my face? (Photo)

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I'm super worried. I was already missing a tooth prior, and then my ortho decided to extract the other 3. Also I have never removed wisdoms. I asked the opinion of my aunt a regular dentist, & my dentist who did the xtractions for their opinion, & they both agreed with it. I have always been self conscious of my "monkey mouth" profile so i just went ahead & did it. But now reading everything online now I am terrified. What kind of effects will it have on my face? Can i do anything to reverse it? Implants?

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

Continue with orthodontic treatment to retrude your teeth and close the spaces caused by extracting teeth. It will give you a straighter profile as opposed to the protruding profile you have now. Otherwise, it won't have much effect on your face as a whole.

Ramin Mahallati, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation, but yes, dental implants are a great option. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the esthetics and look of the final restorations (Permanent Crowns). During the Provisional phase the shape, contour arrangement, position and color of the teeth can be tried and assessed to make sure you like the results. Then the temporary crowns can be used as a template for making the permanent crowns this will ensure the subsequent crown matches the color and shape of the surrounding teeth so and once it is placed will fit in naturally with the rest of your teeth. Because the crown is matched to your other teeth, it may be possible to have them completed in different times. I recommend getting a consultation with a prosthodontist to determine if you’re a candidate. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental implants.

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