Should I get my healthy premolars extracted for braces?

January 10, 2019
Asked By:o519h6Nngi3t in Newark, DE

I am 19 years old. Went to a dentist to get braces and was instructed to get four premolars removed to make room. I read up on the internet and found that removal of premolars can be harmful in the long run, causing sagging of skin, weak jawline, premature aging, etc. Now I am scared. Should I get my premolars extracted for braces?

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January 24, 2019

Answer: Orthodontics

January 24, 2019

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