My teeth flaring is dramatic looking at it from an xray and I was told that in order to make space, extractions is the best route. However, I'm worried of what extraction of 4 premolars might do to my facial profile. While I don't want the protrusion going on on my lips, I also definitely don't want a sunken face. I just want insight as to whether you think a smaller smile would suit my facial profile.
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Answer: The extraction of 4 premolars will create space to retract both jaws in the shortest possible time
It's very difficult to comment on that without clinical records and evaluation. For that cephalometric and soft tissue analysis is a must. It's my advice to visit an orthodontist who is into cosmetic dentistry.
Bondings or veneers as a solution
The difference between these two procedures is that with bondings you will do them on the operatory but you will depend on the doctor skills but also they will be made of a material that sooner or later it will change color because it’s made out of a resin, a...
This is a highly complicated case, due to the genetic nature of the increased size. This case may require extractions, bone grafting, and implants. I hope you find a solution. Good luck with your journey!