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by Bluesky
Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:27 pm
Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
Topic: Unbalance # of teeth or extraction?
Replies: 0
Views: 749

Unbalance # of teeth or extraction?

HI- I would like some opinions as to what is the better treatment option. 1. Is to get a Herpst device to realign my jaw with braces for an uneven number of teeth. One missing bicuspid on the lower and impacted tooth nexted to that on the lower. OR 2. To get 3 more premolars extracted. Two on the up...
by Bluesky
Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:10 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: At the crossroad...Bicuspid extractions?
Replies: 7
Views: 1326

At the crossroad...Bicuspid extractions?

Hi- Anyone out there who has had 4 bicuspid removed? If you have...would you do it again? What were the results?? I am very curious to know if the extractions caused a significant change in your profile? For instance, did it flatten your profile a lot or cause you to look like your mouth was sunken ...