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by dstarr
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forward
Replies: 8
Views: 1537

Re: removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forwa

The premolars that were removed were on the top. No teeth have been removed from the bottom. She does not need enough space to justify removing the lower premolars, so they want to remove just the one front tooth. Again, can they just move the lower teeth back a bit since they are a bit forward anyw...
by dstarr
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forward
Replies: 8
Views: 1537

Re: removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forwa

She does not have an under bite. her 4 front lower teeth are also straight, but the canines are not properly placed (overcrowding on the lower front). The issues is that she needs a bit more room on the bottom. Again, her lower back teeth are a perfect 1/2 step forward. Can they move those back a bi...
by dstarr
Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forward
Replies: 8
Views: 1537

removing lower front tooth when teeth are 1/2 step forward

My daughter’s orthodontist wants to remove a single lower front tooth to correct for overcrowding of her lower teeth. The two teeth behind the canines on the top have already been removed. She has a big smile, and I am concerned about the visual effect of this procedure. Her lower teeth are a perfec...