Undoing Extractions - My progress so far, with pics!

[Dmh81]

Hi Angryhead, your post is so inspiring! I would love to see a picture of the final outcome? Are you pleased? Would you recommend the treatment to others? I too was a victim of botched orthodontics with one upper premolar extraction in my teens. My smile was altered drastically to a crooked smile with a dead canine. All my teeth look as though they are slanted towards extraction site. It was a huge mistake letting the ortho extract as I only needed about 2mm of space for an impacted canine. But at 16 you just trust the professionals blindly. I'm now 34 so it was a long time ago - but I still hate my smile.
Thanks for your posts. Your smile looks great in your recent pics :-)

[dajuanparks]

Where did you go to undo the extractions??????

[captainTom]

Incredible results. I hope you post an update to share what your smile now looks like.

[mouthboy]

Hey! I hope the whole process went well for you. Were you pleased with the result? I'm in a similar position, and going to try again to find an orthodontist that will reopen extraction spaces. Everyone told me a combo of braces and jaw surgery was the only way. Was the whole process very costly because it's uncommon?

[riverside]

Hello angryhead, your teeth look so good now.
How long did it take to reopen the gaps with braces? And do you have a before and after of your profile? I really want to see that as well!
Thank you so much in advance.
Xoxo

[Sdm52980]

Angryhead, do you happen to still check this forum? I'm going through what you did and have lots of questions!!!!

[audax719]

angryhead, you must be done with your treatment, how's the stability of your bite and teeth now?

[Woohoo068]

Anyone in the uk found an orthodontist who can do this or is In the process of having extractions reverses ....

I have consulted with Andre Ledger has anyone seen him?

I'm keen to meet any couple who may be able to do this?

[Pips]

Any updates on this??!

[Kirti]

angryhead can you tell me about the orthodontist who treated you and his address. I really want to have my extraction spaces reopened and your reply will really help. Please help me.

[roopikb]

Hi angryhead, please update us! I am going through this currently and am terrified it won't work.

[Assunta]

Hi angryhead,

I'm also considering reopening the space where my 2nd bicuspids were extracted.

I have a few questions for you:
are you getting implants on both the bottom and top?
what was the process of expanding like for you? were you in a lot of pain?
did you have to remove your wisdom teeth?

If possible, I would like to speak more extensively to you about your experience, because I think my case is very similar to yours. I would really appreciate it if you could email me at assuntacanzona47@yahoo.com

[bubba3000]

Please tell us the name of your orthodontist who did the reverse extraction braces, I am desperate to reverse this damage, please give us the orthodontist information so that we can contact him also

[Antiextraction]

[quote=angryhead post_id=437824 time=1381778160 user_id=17404]
Hi guys! So years and years ago I had bicuspid extractions when I really shouldn't have. It messed with my whole face and I was really sad about it. Here is a before and after of my braces back then to give you an idea:

Before
[img]http://i.imgur.com/bbZid.jpg[/img]

After
[img]http://i.imgur.com/mxIce.jpg[/img]

At least for me, I see a huge difference. My jaw isn't as defined, my gum line is asymmetrical (my bastard otho somehow gave me a maxillary cant), my profile became dished in, my face thinner, and my chin more pronounced. I hated the result. I finally saved up the money to get braces again at the age of 24, and here is the progress so far!!! Sorry for the terrible photos, I used my webcam since I no longer have a phone w/ a camera >_<

Current
[img]http://imgur.com/KurQnw8.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/yt6RznW.jpg[/img]

Firstly, sorry for the gross faded lipstick, haha. But yeah, the space where my bicuspid teeth were extracted has been reopened (just on the top - not the bottom - but it's fine because it will only create about 1 or 2mm of an overjet, which I don't mind), and I already see my old smile coming back!! It's a bit uneven at the moment because one space has opened up more than the other, but regardless, I'm so pleased. I have lip support again (if you refer to my previous pic you can see how my upper lip is so thin) my face is filling out, the asymmetry is fading, and my teeth aren't tilting in like a gerbil anymore (I prefer teeth that are a bit titled out, but that's just my personal preference). And this is the improvement I've found without them even being fully opened yet (I'm only at 4mm in one space, and around 2.5/3 mm in the other!)

I just wanted to give hope out there to anyone who is looking to undo extractions. Granted it's been hard, and with my current ortho it took a lot of cajoling (I'm pretty sure he secretly hates me as he's pretty conventional in his methodologies - I should have shopped around more, but I'm in the UK so choices are limted) but I'm so happy I've gone through the hassle. I hope it stays on course and I'll be sure to keep you all posted. Let me know what you think, and if you have any questions!
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Hi are you still active on this as I have many questions I would like to ask you !

[lilycharlotte]

Hello!
Where in the UK DID YOU GET THIS DONE?
And what are the costs?

I see that this post is a few years old! But I hope people still read this.
I had two teeth extracted from one side of my mouth and then orthodontic treatment! So the same problems as you aesthetically. But also my tongue doesn't fit right in my mouth and my bite does not feel right.
My teeth have shifted to one side and are not symmetrical as well.

WHERE IN THE UK DID YOU GET THIS DONE?
Are there any places around london?

any info would be really helpful!!