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For my case is there any other solution rather than extraction of teeth? (photo)

golbaharJan 11, 2014
Hi, I have recently visited an orthodontist for braces and he told me that I need four premolar extraction from the upper and lower jaws with 2 years of treatment, I'm very confused and I want your opinions about that..I would like to mention that I'm 23 year old and I had braces before 4 years ago for my upper jaw only but it fails because I received my retainer very lately and it did not worked well after all as I hoped.. Can this affects on my teeth if I have a braces again??.....thank you

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Dr. Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
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Answered on Jan 13, 2014
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Robert Waxler, DMD, MS

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Yes, if you wear it like a clear aligner (24/7 except when eating) you have a good chance of the tooth moving back to its original position. After the movement occurs you will have to either continue wearing the retainer every night or have your dentist fix the wire retainer so it is bonded back...

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Not knowing your case and possible reason for braces (crowding, spacing, etc...) I believe you should be ok for another 3 days. If you believe any shifting has occurred let your orthodontist know of the "problem area" and he/she could possible make some adjustment to the retainer to address your...

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