I had 4 Bicuspids extracted for braces when I was 14-15 (currently 18) . I currently have a couple of problems with my health. I have a collapsed arch/narrow smile and to make matters worse 4 of my wisdom teeth are coming in , shifting my teeth . I was wondering is there anyway to expand my mouth so I can breathe better? Can my wisdom teeth substitute my previous molar extractions ? Surgery makes me really uneasy . Is it possible to push the teeth forward and is this an good idea? -Thanks.
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June 24, 2015
Answer: Premolar Extraction Orthodontics and Airway Health
It is unusual for your teeth to be wiggly after eight months. The primary one that comes to mind is that you have a traumatic bite. IOW, your front teeth hit heavier than your back teeth. That can happen if they were trying to close spaces when there wasn't "room" for it....
The best treatment would have been to expand your mouth prior to eight years of age.This would have avoided the need for surgery. As an adult there are a few choices available. Expansion not contraction is definitely the best course of action.There are two approaches available. If you have...
