Will I lose bone in my jaw after extractions?

November 20, 2017
Asked By:AndyChoi17 in Portland, OR

I'm nearing the end of my orthodontic treatment, I had 4 bicuspids removed. In my lower arch, i had 2 wisdom teeth removed (because they were growing in wrong) and 2 bicuspids. Now I have a pretty large gap behind my last molars. My question is, will that bone in that gap slowly erode and affect my jawline or my profile in the future? My ortho is able to keep my profile pretty alright for the time being, but will that change maybe 10 years down the road? Thank you in advance.

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November 22, 2017

Answer: Bone loss after wisdom tooth removal is insignificant

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Answer: Bone loss after wisdom tooth removal is insignificant

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