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Will permanent teeth be removed?

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No! One possible exception would be if the removal of permanent teeth would enhance the facial profile and not be detrimental to the health of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
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Will I need to have any permanent teeth removed when I get braces?

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A 12. That depends. If your teeth are very crowded and they are protruding far forward (stick out), removing teeth may be an excellent choice for you. Typically, most orthodontist choose to extract two upper back teeth (premolars) and two lower premolars to accomplish the goals of treatment. Other choices may include the removal of only two upper teeth while still other cases may require the removal of only one lower front tooth. When Dr.
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Will I need permanent teeth removed before I can have braces?

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Tooth removal may be required in some cases to address severe crowding and provide a more stable final result. The trend in orthodontics has been to treat more cases without the extraction of permanent teeth, but we still have to consider it as the best option for some patients. Treatment plans are customized for each patient and a number of factors determine if permanent teeth need to be removed prior to start of treatment.
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L. Ruth Berry, D.M.D - Orthodontic Specialist, Largo, FL
Dr. Berry definitely prefers to treat patients without removing any permanent teeth if at all possible. However, if the teeth are excessively crowded and are protruding, removing teeth is an option. Typically, if extractions are needed, most orthodontists choose to extract two upper back teeth (bicuspids) and two lower back teeth (bicuspids) to relieve crowding and enhance the profile.
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What about wisdom teeth (third molars)? Should they be removed?

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If other teeth have not been removed for orthodontic treatment, there's a three-in-four chance that wisdom teeth could prove problematic. Removal of wisdom teeth, if necessary, usually takes place in the mid- to late-teen years. Your orthodontist, in consultation with your family dentist, can determine what is right for you.
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Should I have my Wisdom Teeth removed?

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Wisdom teeth are your last set of molars; they are also the last teeth to come in. And they are the teeth you need the least for good oral health. Wisdom teeth tend to cause crowding, gum disease, and tooth decay, so many dentists recommend removing them before any of these serious problems arise.
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Wisdom Teeth (your third molars) are the last teeth to come in - and the ones least needed for good oral health. Many people run into problems such as crowding, gum disease, and tooth decay once their Wisdom Teeth start to surface. Many times, dentists can detect crooked Wisdom Teeth when they are "impacted" or under the gums, and prevent the problems that arise when they are pushed above the gum by removing them.
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When do Children get their Permanent Teeth?

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Dr. Keith Coe, a pediatric dentist in Texas, provides very informative answers to frequently asked questions about children's dentistry. Dr. Thomas Field, a highly successful orthodontist in Gainesville, Georgia provides answers to some frequently asked questions about braces, retainers and other orthodontic treatments.
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If I do need to have teeth removed when do they have to be removed?

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A 13. Dr. Rothstein usually bonds (glues) the brackets (mini-handles) on the teeth and then sends his patient to their dentist or in some cases an oral surgeon (who can give gas "conscious sedation", or handle especially difficult removals) to have the teeth removed. The first wire is generally attached to the brackets-teeth about 10 days after the selected teeth are removed, which is about the time required for the empty tooth socket to heal over.
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Why do my child's permanent teeth look more yellow than the baby teeth?

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Permanent teeth are normally more yellow than primary teeth. This becomes very apparent when the child is between the ages of seven and ten, where the adult teeth are next to the very white baby teeth. Once the child has lost several more baby teeth, most children appear to have very white smiles. » Return to Top
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Can permanent makeup be removed?

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Yes. A laser can remove it, however this is rarely done. If you wish to change color, recoloring is possible and requires a skilled technician.
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erupted wisdom tooth does not always have to be removed. However, many wisdom teeth erupt in a crowded position. They can be difficult to clean and may contribute to crowding of other teeth. An impacted tooth may press against other good teeth, injure their roots, or push them out of position. Sometimes a large cyst may form around the crown of an impacted tooth and cause destruction of much bone and damage to other teeth in the region.
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Removal of teeth is sometimes necessary for orthodontic correction and depends on overcrowding and the skeletal pattern of the jaws.
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Why do teeth get crooked after the braces are removed?

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In spite of the careful attention given to informing the patients how important retainers are to prevent the teeth from returning to their crooked position, relapse occurs disconcertingly to the patient and the orthodontist too frequently. This occurs because teeth need time to "permanently set" or grow into their new positions like poured cement setting around a newly placed parking meter.
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Will I have to have my wisdom teeth removed for the treatment?

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A 19. When Dr. Rothstein was younger and less experienced he would frequently recommend the removal of wisdom teeth. After treating almost 3000 patients he rarely sees the need for having wisdom teeth removed. The only time it is absolutely necessary to remove them is when they are preventing the molars in from of them from erupting or they are diseased or are causing harm to other teeth.
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Why do baby teeth sometimes need to be removed?

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Removing baby teeth may be necessary to allow severely crowded permanent teeth to come in at a normal time in a reasonably normal location. If the teeth are severely crowded, it may be that some un-erupted permanent teeth (usually the canine teeth) will either remain impacted (teeth that should come in, but do not), or come in to a highly undesirable position.
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Why is it sometimes necessary to have perfectly healthy teeth pulled? Baby teeth or permanent teeth?

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In the case of permanent teeth, this is sometimes necessary to provide space for other teeth, either because of severe crowdedness or protrusion of teeth. This is entirely dependent on the specific treatment objectives for the individual patient by the treating orthodontist. You can rest assured that the doctor does not take such a decision lightly and will consider all aspects of treatment very carefully, as well as any other options that might be available as an alternative treatment solution.
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Why are wisdom teeth removed even if they don't hurt?

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Many times there are no symptoms of wisdom tooth trouble. But x-rays may show us that there is the potential for a serious problem, or that other teeth in your mouth may be at risk for damage. About 28 percent of wisdom teeth are impacted because the jaw is not big enough to accommodate them. These impacted wisdom teeth may grow sideways, break part way through the gum, or remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.
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Will I have to have any teeth removed for braces?

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Removing teeth is sometimes needed to get the best orthodontic result. Straight teeth and a balanced facial profile are always the goal. However, we are very conservative when it comes to requesting that teeth be extracted. Today’s technology has resulted in advanced orthodontic procedures, which have greatly reduced the need for removing teeth.
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If I have impacted teeth, why should they be removed?

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Teeth that are embedded in the tissue of the jawbone are termed impacted. They are in an abnormal position. The body intended for the wisdom teeth to erupt into the oral cavity and be used for chewing. When there is insufficient room for this to occur certain problems are often encountered. These problems include infections, damage to the adjacent teeth, and development of cysts.
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Will my teeth shift after my braces are removed?

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No. With proper retainer wear, your teeth should stay straight for a lifetime. Some harmful habits like biting on pens and pencils or muscle imbalances will cause the teeth to shift after braces or later in life if the retainers are not worn consistently.
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