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As you know I will be getting 8 extractions (4 wisdom teeth and 4 first bicuspids) in a few weeks. For those of you who have had extractions (in particular wisdom teeth/bicuspids) did you notice any changes in your face?
To be honest, I would welcome any changes. Right now, my left jaw thrusts out!!! It is so pronounced. One side of my face is seriously bigger than the other and I just hate it. I seriously think it was my wisdom teeth that caused it to happen as I didn't notice it until my late teens (age of wisdom). Anyway, some thoughts would be great...
I've had eight extractions (4 wisdom teeth, 4 first bicuspids).
My profile will definitely change, so far I haven't noticed much difference because my upper molars must be moved back first, only then my upper front teeth will be taken care of.
I really hope I'm not gonna regret this. My orthodontist didn't tell my ANYTHING about facial changes. She never tells me anything.
If there wasn't this forum I'd be completely lost...
pdbprodigy1 wrote:As you know I will be getting 8 extractions (4 wisdom teeth and 4 first bicuspids) in a few weeks. For those of you who have had extractions (in particular wisdom teeth/bicuspids) did you notice any changes in your face?
To be honest, I would welcome any changes. Right now, my left jaw thrusts out!!! It is so pronounced. One side of my face is seriously bigger than the other and I just hate it. I seriously think it was my wisdom teeth that caused it to happen as I didn't notice it until my late teens (age of wisdom). Anyway, some thoughts would be great...
Also, does any one regret getting extractions???
see my post about the similar subject here.
I've posted some focast photos my orthodontist made for me.
The jaws are suppose to pull back and therefore from the side your profile will change specially with extractions! BTW, whawt are you getting treated for?
