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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June 5, 2017
Answer: With the right approach, permanent teeth removal is almost never necessary
While it will be less expensive, don't expect the fee to be SIGNIFICANTLY less (like 10%). Much of the fee is the cost of the set up, materials and time.
Normally, the fee will be around 60-70% original fee.
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Brackets do collect plaque and it is hard to keep teeth and gums clean when braces are on. I would recommend to remove them if they are not actively being used.
Whenever you are ready, you always can put them back on and continue straitening your teeth.
The same thing happened to my brother. Perfectly straight teeth until his mid-thirties, then a lower front tooth when forward and twisted. He ended up in braces. What commonly happens over time, is that the bite deepens due to long term biting pressures. Since the lower...