THINNING of face during braces

[13july]

Slight crowding and flared teeth. 1st premolars were removed and the fronts look to have come back 7 mm according to my new ortho. ON top of that the arc got so small so my face looks narrow too.
Get the seconds removed and carefully watch your profile, so you can ask the rear molars to be moved forward. My new ortho will be moving everything forward.

I would never recommend extractions to anyone. Get an expander, extractions only as a last resort.

What if no orthodontist is willing to take up your case with non extraction??

[assertives]

Extractions are not for everyone. But it's really over generalising to say that you would never recommend extractions to anyone. There are people who will truly benefit from extractions. If there is not enough space, there is just not enough space. Trying to accommodate everything in an arch that is too small can lead to stability issues in the long run and also other periodontal problems such as gum recession and bone loss.

In the same vein, expanders and surgery are not for everyone too. There isn't a one size fit all treatment plan for everyone. There have also been others who report face changes in getting expanders as well.

[acmoc]

if no ortho will treat you witout extractions, I would
1. leave my teeth alone
2. get the extractions.

You're faxe still grows as you get older, and it would be nice to have room later on to straighten teeth.

[EvilBunny]

My face hasn't gotten thinner, but I have noticed it looks less awkward because of the improved bite.

[pteryxm]

My face hasn't got thinner either but it has got skinnier due to weight loss from loss of appetite every time we have to get our braces tightened :C Haha

[Ellay4402]

I don't have mine on yet, but I'm a bit nervous about the potential narrowing of my face, as it's already long and slender. Glad to hear it isn't universal, but scary thought nonetheless.