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I was suggested to remove the premolars for my orthodontic treatment. Is this the only way?
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday I consulted an orthodontist, and I was told, that to keep the changes that braces will acquire, they will have to pull out four of my healthy teeth, without including the wisdom teeth. Those are going to be four premorals, two on the upper jaw, and two on the bottom jaw. I hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can tell you about treatment in the broader sense. In case of the shorter lower jaw, either a surgical and orthodontic treatment is done (in case of poor esthetics, both jaws and teeth are corrected) or orthodontic correction of only teeth. Since your question is a... Read Full »
I have a tender, decayed tooth present on the edge of the gums. Is it good to extract it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a decayed second molar on the bottom right side (photo attached). It is decayed over the years to about one third. Just now, it has completely broken off and freed itself from its roots, but is held by only the inside edge of my gums. There is no swelling, but the gums have been te... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ideal solution is to visit the dentist or oral surgeon for removing the tooth.The broken piece is not clearly visible on the photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). However, trying to pull it out on your own will be quite painful and also may le... Read Full »
Will the facial profile become flat after orthodontic extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I got braces on the upper front teeth, about a month ago. They need to be on for the next 30 months. However, before the treatment can continue, my orthodontist wants to remove two upper premolars because he says that my jaw is a little too small, and my teeth are a little too big. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have looked at your pictures and x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have some crowding and a forward upper molar with mismatched midlines. Your orthodontist has decided to remove your upper right second premolar, and upper left fir... Read Full »