Metal Mouth Message Board

I have a problem......as some of you know i'm getting braced in oct (see my ranting post) but i've got to make another decision.

I'm having a fixed brace on my top teeth. I noticed in the past few weeks my bottom teeth are moving and overcrowding. So i thought 'oh i'll get the bottoms done after the top are fixed.' However after a visit to my dentist today i've been told to have them done at the same time!

I need a crown on my lower right (6) and have a heavily filled tooth on the lower left (6) from my previous dentist messing my teeth up and doing things wrong So basically my dentist has suggested i have these two teeth removed then get braced on the lowers. I'll have fewer 'problem teeth' so i reckon i might go for it....

Do i get them done at the same time? I can't believe it....i'm going to be skint I'm seeing my ortho soon but he just says 'i'll do what you want' so i'm baffled.

I'm so glad this board exists......as you can probs tell

Well for one, dont have any teeth removed just cause your dentist says you should remove them for orthodontics, let your ortho make that call.

Also, if your orthodontist says, "I'll do what ever you want me too", find out if it is within reason. I know that mine has said that, but has also let me know when something is outside the realm of what can be done with my teeth. If necessary, get a second oppinion.
What will the bite be like if those perticular teeth are removed? All this said, it could be that it is the best route for you...

I wish you well.