Page 1 of 1
One tooth away - midline off?
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:09 pm
by Joanna20
Hi! I'm just wondering since my ortho. in the first appoint. said she doesn't know what extractions she's performing yet, she did say my canine was one option if the molars didn't move back. I think she meant extracting a canine only, meaning the other canine would stay (I suppose), but wouldn't the mid line thing be off then? I'm just wondering if anyone has only 1 tooth extracted.
Take care,
Joanna
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:12 pm
by Chris
Extracting one of the first bicuspids is common.
I don't think extracting a canine is.
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:33 pm
by Flora2006
Canine's are the most important teeth in one's mouth. Those teeth are extremely important to the bite and the overall functionning of your bite...I've been reading that ortho's will do ANYTHING they can NOT to extract a canine (eye tooth).
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:37 pm
by Joanna20
Okay! I hope she reconsiders that option then! Post soon!
Joanna
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:23 pm
by ItsGavinC
Canines are important teeth. They have long roots and serve a primary function in protecting other teeth when chewing.
But to answer your question, extracting only one tooth won't necessarily shift your midline. The function of braces is to move the teeth where they need to be, so any shifting could certainly be overcome (in theory) by the braces.