Premolar extraction - what should I do next after having 2 of 4 removed & face has shrunk on that side? (Photo)

March 9, 2023
Asked By:Jai2002 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I was advised by my orthodontist to have 4 premolars extracted and I had 2 on the right side extracted last month and I can feel my face has shrunk on that side, I am also concerned about the long term issues of retracting teeth as it will lead to reduced tongue space and a narrow airway, please help me with any suggestions on what I should do next, I am from Chennai, India.

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