Hi all, I'm new to the board! I've been reading it for about two months and finally decided to join. I got Speed braces on my top on Nov. 29/07 and my bottom Speed braces were put on this afternoon.
I have a question regarding extractions... while at my first b-day, my ortho said it would be beneficial to get a top right molar extracted, as my teeth do not line up properly on the right side of my mouth. At my consultation she mentioned the possibility of this extraction, and after examining my moulds and photos, she decided that this would give me the best results and encouraged me to get the molar pulled. I was apprehensive at first, but after talking to some classmates I discovered how common extractions are and my mind was put at ease.
So, I'm fine with getting the extraction, but I'm wondering whether or not it's common to get this done in the middle of treatment (it would occur around the 9th month of treatment). Has this happened to anyone else? Or have you all had your extractions done prior to being braced? I'm just curious, as it seems that my time in braces before the extraction may be somewhat of a waste, as I expect my teeth to shift drastically after the molar is removed.
Any comments or opinions on this matter are appreciated!
Timing of extractions?
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I'm getting braced on 2/6. I'll need to have 4 teeth extracted and my orthodontist wants them taken out in phases after the brackets are put on. I think he feels that it'll be easier on me that way and it didn't seem to affect my treatment time (same time estimate as another ortho who wanted the teeth out in advance).