Does Pulling out Good Teeth when Getting Braces Have Disadvantages in the Future?

July 26, 2010
Asked By:Hikari in United States

I'm 13 and may be getting braces soon. I have to pull out two of my teeth in order to make room for the other teeth.  So will pulling out the teeth cause certain disadvantages in the future?

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February 20, 2016

Answer: Pulling teeth for braces is a last resort option

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Answer: Pulling teeth for braces is a last resort option

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June 5, 2017

Answer: With the right approach, permanent teeth removal is almost never necessary

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June 5, 2017

Answer: With the right approach, permanent teeth removal is almost never necessary

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December 19, 2017

Answer: You will be fine.

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December 19, 2017

Answer: You will be fine.

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