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Subject: Re: Extraction questions.... Maybe for Dr. Rick

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Date Posted: 11:03:36 07/27/04 Tue
In reply to: Caidyn 's message, "Extraction questions.... Maybe for Dr. Rick" on 07:49:39 07/27/04 Tue

extraction vs non-extraction has always been a huge debate. Different docs will have different philosphies. Not uncommon to get a different opinion from each doc. ortunately there are many ways to achieve the final result.

>I have seen four orthodontists for consultations,
>three tell me I will have to have extractions (I have
>severe crowding and do not have my wisdow teeth) and
>one (the one I may be leaning toward, not because of
>this reason) says that extractions rarely need to be
>done because sometimes gaps or holes are left and the
>jaw joints work better with all teeth and it is more
>attractive and sometimes they have to put teeth back
>in (how is this done?). Has anyone heard this before?
> Can the same results be achieved without extractions?
> He said that if it is nessecary halfway down the road
>I will have extractions if nessecary. Is this
>possible after braces have already been put on?
>Would love to hear opinions!!
>
>Thanks!

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