Do I need EXTRACTIONS or will IPR do me justice? (Photos)

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In my 1st consultation i was told that i needed to get 4 teeth extracted. I was also told that I could get IPR with/before braces & that my protrusion wasn't that bad. I am currently coming out of invisalign & they have not done a great deal of improvement (only straightened my teeth a bit but nothing to rid the protrusion) . I really need a direct answer .. Can a professional HELP ME

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

You absolutely do NOT want to extract teeth. Extracting teeth will create far more space than you need to align your teeth and will dramatically affect facial appearance and constrict your smile. You may not want to solve your crowding with IPR either as you will probably require a significant amount to create enough space. Consider palatal development with a simple appliance, followed by either conventional braces or clear aligners.Good luck!

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS · Answer

IPR (tooth slenderizing) can help with minor crowding, but if you have significant protrusion then extractions are usually necessary.  The problem with Invisalign is that it is very difficult to get a good result with multiple tooth extractions so doctors try to use IPR instead.

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