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Do I need to replace upper back molars?

chariewingsAug 10, 2015
I am getting two upper molars removed, #15 and #2 (one on each side). I was told by my dentist that I would be ok not replacing them and I would not have any tooth shifting since they are way in the back and teeth tend to shift forward not backward. I do worry about my jaw and the sunken cheek look with aging. What are your thoughts?

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Dr. Desiree Yazdan, DDS
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Dr. Neville Richter, DDS
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Dr. Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired)
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