A: Great question! In the 1970s and 1980s, orthodontists would have most patients get two upper and two lower bicuspid teeth -- AKA premolars -- removed prior to braces.
As you can imagine, the same treatment for almost every patient did not provide the best long-term results for many patients. Unfortunately, some practitioners still, perhaps, excessively recommend removal of teeth.
At King Orthodontics, we try to explore all options to avoid unnecessary extraction of teeth. In fact, we are firm believers in allowing the baby teeth to exfoliate naturally in most cases.
With special techniques, such as jaw/arch expansion, we are often able to extract no permanent teeth. In some situations, extractions are unavoidable -- but we strive to keep the maximum teeth possible.
Keep smiling, and see you soon!
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