Extraction Orthodontics Done. Will my face be ruined? 2 years into braces. (photos)

Question

About a couple years ago i went through with extracting 4 bicuspids and putting braces on. I'm now at around the 2 year mark my gaps are almost fully closed. My face hasn't really changed as far as I can tell. My chin is still forward, my lip profile is still good and my jawline is still there. My doctor told me that I had a lot of soft tissue and that I shouldn't have to worry about losing my profile or bone structure. Is this completely true? Will I be able to age okay?

John McDonald, DMD · Answer

Your Dr removed 2nd premolars and aligned your teeth without changing the front to back positions of your front teeth.  Essentially your face has not changed because only your back teeth moved, not your front teeth.   Fear around facial change in conjunction with extractions is misguided at best, outright lies at worst.  Enjoy your new smile and tell everyone you know that you had teeth out and there was absolutely no change in your face.

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