Can extractions be reversed?
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Can extractions be reversed?
I am a 59 year old woman who had extractions of two upper bicuspids and braces sixteen years ago. At the time I was unhappy with a slight crowding of two of my top teeth and was looking for a perfect smile. I was a very attractive woman and my husband,friends and family all tried hard to convince me not to do it. I was determined and I regret that decision every day. My next door neighbor is a respected endodontist in the area so I asked him for a recommendation. I put my trust in the orthodontist he recommended and foolishly didn't get a second opinion or do more research on my own. The orthodontist had also wanted to remove two bottom teeth but my chin was slightly recessed so I questioned him on that. He said he could do it by only removing my top two teeth. Why I didn't make a decision to stop right then tortures me to this day. Thank God I didn't listen and have the bottom teeth removed because it would have been an even bigger disaster. I haven't been happy since my braces came off but as I've aged it has gotten even worse. The whole process definitely aged me, made my face look thinner and top lip area sunken in. As I've aged I've noticed that my teeth have receded even more and I'm very unhappy and obsessed with trying to find a solution. I've read online about an ALF appliance and a DNA appliance that is used to widen the jaw and make room for implants to reverse what has been done. I live in New Jersey and haven't found anyone in my area who knows about this. I read about Dr William Hang in California but that's not happening. Has anyone attempted to do this? I realize it will be a long and expensive process,if it is even possible. Any help or guidance will be greatly appreciated.