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I had extraction of my lower bicuspids(the ones right in front of the molars) and the ortho used a combination of powerchains and class II elastics to bring the molars forward. The gaps are just about closed but i'm wondering when the braces come off and i get a permanent retainer on the bottom teet...

If your teeth are being expanded, i could see how that would have an effect on your cheeks and eyes. Usually crooked teeth give an appearance of tired eyes.

I know... the thought of not being able to turn back time kills me..!!

Not to scare people on this forum, but really think things through before pulling out any teeth

Back in July I realized i was very dissatisfied with my orthodontic treatment which had involved pulling 4 teeth out and retracting. My profile had taken a turn for the worse. It was a really stressful time because I didn't know who to look to and if any orthodontist would be willing to help reverse...

Wowwwww..... so i found somebody by a miracle. He will re-open my spaces with appliances(not braces) looking at my before extractions and current x-rays it is clear that the extractions were a huge unnecessary mistake. He even noticed that problems in the neck had worsened. Apparently my lower jaw w...

so far i cant find any orthodontist in toronto who will help me re-open the spaces.

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diesel wrote:Did it make sense to extract 4 teeth for this overjet/overbite?

PS, currently looking for another orthodontist. Mine said the only way he can help now that all is done is by creating a flare in the top teeth.

Did it make sense to extract 4 teeth for this overjet/overbite?

It looks like you have lip incompetence mostly because you have braces on.

I wouldn't do it if i were you. I had an overjet similar to yours, however pushing all the teeth back, lower and upper has changed my smile and face for the worse.

I don't really feel comfortable posting pics on here. but i'll try to be descriptive. On my orthodontist's computer there are pictures of my "before" face with the profile and face on shot My lower jaw in the profile shot is forward. and the lower part of my face is a bit more forward than...

Also, do you think this would cost extra to undo? I am still in braces and my gaps are closed. Almost scared to ask.

HOLY COW! You guys are freak'n me out. I have to get two canine implants, and even though i have insurance, i knew it would be expensive....but 10,000 for two teeth?! blah. thank goodness its still two years away. Diesel---are you actually going to get your teeth replaced? I want to talk to my orth...

Anyone have all 4 teeth pulled out but were unsatisfied with the results, and got the holes expanded again?
How much would 4 bicuspid implants and crowns cost?