How will a premolar extraction affect my face?

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I'm a 21yo f. A year ago I got braces on the lower teeth for which I had to have 2premolars extracted. I noticed my face got thinner. Now my ortho wants to start treatment on the upper teeth, for which she wants toextract a premolar. Same premolar on the other side was extracted as a kid when it started to come out from roof of my mouth. My face is quite asymmetrical with my nose, eye and mouth all resting on the side w/ the extra tooth she wants to take out. How can this affect my face? Thanks

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

You are correct when you notice facial changes after bicuspid extraction orthodontics. I have written extensively on this subject; if you are interested, you can read more on my website. Generally speaking, bicuspid extraction orthodontics will cause a long narrow face, flattening of the midface, more pronounced nasolabial folds, diminished upper lip, weak chin and big nose. Please read more on my website if you're interested; see link below.Good luck!

How will a premolar extraction affect my face?

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