Should I pull 4 teeth or shave a lot of teeth? (Photos)

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Braces or invisalign? I went to two orthodontists recently, and I was told that I could remove 1 premolar on my right bottom teeth by one orthodontist. Second orthodontist told me I need to remove 4 teeth (2 bottom 2 top) or shave 10+ teeth in order to make space to fix the crossbite... (my bottom jaw was told to be protruding a lil). I would really appreciate some advice.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Removing teeth and makiing thee mouth smaller can crowd your tongue, give you a sunken face look, lead to a smaller airway and possible snoring, headaches, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders.Consider using the DNA Appliance and Expansiion orthopedics prior to other orthodontics.  This will grow  a larger airway and create a full wide healthy 10 tooth smile.

Barry Jason, DDS · Answer

Considering many cases I have done when patients were advised to remove teeth that we saved, I can only advise you to be patient.  Teeth can be moved instead of extracted but it takes time.  An experienced invisible braces dentist can use Invisalign or Clear Correct to straighten your teeth but be prepared for over a year of needed aligners if not longer.  But the finished result can last a lifetime if cared for.

Richard Gochman, DDS (retired) · Answer

From what I can see in the photos, I would NOT want to extract 4 teeth i your mouth, I think it would leave too much space to have to close up. That would leave you with less lip support and a less pleasing final result.

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