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Subject: Re: Extractions vs surgery

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Jim

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Date Posted: 07:53:24 08/11/04 Wed
In reply to: Jim 's message, "Re: Extractions vs surgery" on 07:52:14 08/11/04 Wed

*Interested

>I'm sure there would be some (slightly) noticable
>changes in your face because of the extractions, but I
>bet they will be positive changes! As your doctor
>makes everything line up correctly, I think you will
>be happier with everything.
>
>And look at it this way, your face would have changed
>probably very similar with the surgery.
>
>I'm interesting in the other answers given, too. I
>only had one extraction, but I can already see that my
>top arch is smaller (the wire is actually against the
>premolars now, whereas before it was sticking out a
>ways. And I think this has made my upper lip less
>constricted so I am not so thin-lipped, which is
>excellent).
>
>Good luck.
>
>
>>Hi there,
>>
>>I'm due to get my brace fitted tomorrow (ceramic
>>upper) and am not quite sure what I'm letting myself
>>in for!!! I guess that's normal..?!
>>
>>The ortho told me I would need four teeth extracted or
>>surgery to correct the overcrowding. I've opted for
>>the extractions as the thought of breaking my jaw and
>>realigning it sounded gruesome. Will the extractions
>>change my face shape anyway?! Has anyone had to make a
>>similar decision?
>>
>>Grateful for any thoughts..!
>>
>>Fingers crossed for tomorrow....
>>
>>Mark
>>
>>p.s. Great website and forum!

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