Wisdom teeth extraction for overjet?

[iibra001]

Hi all,

Unfortunately I cannot post a picture because I am a new member, but I am just hoping for some opinions on this if any of you have gone through it. I am going to get braces, for a second time, had them on as a teen and didn't wear retainers - stupid. I am 20 now, my teeth have shifted quite a bit and I am left with an overjet, I am in the middle of consultations right now and a dentist has advised me to get my wisdom teeth out to create space to push my upper teeth back. The thing I am worried about is how it might affect facial profile (read all the stories online), also I already had 4 premolars extracted for my first round of braces so I am just scared that this may be a bit too much? Anyway, if any of you have had wisdom teeth extracted to improve an overjet or for braces, it would be great to hear your experience! Thank you!

[MonaLisa]

How many mm of an overjet do you have?

[iibra001]

[quote="MonaLisa"]How many mm of an overjet do you have?[/quote]
Hi, sorry for the late reply, my overjet is 5mm. My dentist recommended IPR between teeth and I chose that because I'm kind of terrified of the extractions, especially with deeply impacted lower wisdom teeth. I am due to get braced on March 3rd. However, I am kind of re-thinking now because I don't want to regret the result at the end of treatment if IPR does not do enough for me. Just very confused atm.

[janedoe]

I also have an overjet and only one wisdom tooth (I was born without the other 3). My orthodontist also recommended that I get IPR instead of extracting any additional teeth. He did suggest I remove my wisdom tooth when I get the chance but that it will not impact my treatment.

[iibra001]

[quote="janedoe"]I also have an overjet and only one wisdom tooth (I was born without the other 3). My orthodontist also recommended that I get IPR instead of extracting any additional teeth. He did suggest I remove my wisdom tooth when I get the chance but that it will not impact my treatment.[/quote]

Thanks for your reply, if you don't mind me asking how much mm is your overjet, and has your dentist said how much it would reduce by with IPR?

[janedoe]

You're welcome and I'm sorry I don't remember the exact amount. I'd attach a picture but I don't have the privilege yet either.

[gglass]

Extraction of wisdom teeth for anterior tooth retraction.... RUN to a second opinion