Do I really need to pull one of my bottom teeth? (Photo)

December 9, 2016
Asked By:mlwomg in Iowa, LA

I am 50. Never had braces. The older I get the more crowded my bottom teeth get. I was thinking Invisalign - hoped I could just do bottom teeth but apparently both top & bottom must be treated(?). Also the doc I saw said he would definitely want me to have one of my front bottom teeth pulled before starting Invisalign or regular braves (the one that's most out of wack) but I really don't like that idea. Appreciate your thoughts ...

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December 12, 2016

Answer: Single tooth extraction

December 12, 2016

Answer: Single tooth extraction

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