I am currently having braces for five months and my orthodontist said me that's all she could pull back my teeth without extraction. She suggested me to extract 5/5 from my upper jaw and continue the treatment or otherwise she would start the finishing phase. What should I do? I am 24 and my parents strongly disagree for extracting teeth. I have attached photos of current situations of my teeth herewith. Please give me an advice. What's the best thing to do?
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Your Dr removed 2nd premolars and aligned your teeth without changing the front to back positions of your front teeth. Essentially your face has not changed because only your back teeth moved, not your front teeth. Fear around facial change in conjunction with extractions is misguided at be...
Tooth movement with retainers is difficult, Braces are for moving teeth, retainers are to retain, or hold them in that position.Are you seeing a dentist or an orthodontist? Most orthodontists will not consider you finished until you are happy. I can't speak for dentists. Training level and sk...