Do you have to lose your molars to get braces?

Most orthodontists prefer to wait to place braces on a child’s teeth until the molars are at least partially erupted. The reason for this is that the molars may be closer to other teeth or larger than expected, which can push on teeth in the mouth.

Which tooth is the premolar?

Premolars, also known as bicuspids, are the permanent teeth located between the molars in the back of your mouth and your canine teeth, or cuspids, located in the front. Because premolars are transitional teeth, they display features of both molars and canines and primarily grind and break up food.

What is the perfect age for braces?

Traditionally, treatment with dental braces begins when a child has lost most of his or her baby (primary) teeth, and a majority of the adult (permanent) teeth have grown in — usually between the ages of 8 and 14.

What do premolars do?

Premolars Premolars, or bicuspids, are used for chewing and grinding food. Adults have four premolars on each side of their mouths — two on the upper and two on the lower jaw. Molars Molars are also used for chewing and grinding food.

Are facial extractions necessary?

Most people need at least a couple of extractions during each facial, though you may require more extractions if this is your first facial. Comedones (blackheads) are the most common reason for extraction. A blackhead is not necessarily “dirt in the pores” as many people think.

Why do dentists not want to pull teeth?

Apart from wisdom teeth removal dentists do not favor tooth extractions without sufficient reasons. Their job is to preserve the tooth and consider extractions as a last resort. However, they often come across patients with excessive tooth decay, infections or crowding which necessitates extractions.

How common are premolar extractions in people with braces?

But if you are talking about 1st or 2nd premolar extractions then its very common in people who get braces and it depends on the amount of crowding you have or if your teeth positioned far forward on your face. You should follow your orthodontist’s recommendation. If he is advising you for extractions then its a way to go.

What are premolar teeth and how can they be removed?

These are the teeth right between the eyeteeth (under the eyes) and the molar teeth (the biggest back teeth). In some cases, premolar teeth can be removed without sacrificing future cosmetics or function. Alternative treatment is you can for Invisible braces which so many benefits as compare to metal braces.

What teeth are most commonly removed for orthodontic reasons?

The teeth most frequently removed for orthodontic reasons are the first bicuspid (premolar) teeth. These are the teeth right between the eyeteeth (under the eyes) and the molar teeth (the biggest back teeth). In some cases, premolar teeth can be removed without sacrificing future cosmetics or function.

Can an overbite be fixed with a tooth extraction?

Extractions can be done by your family dentist under local anesthesia and does not take long. Yes…if your orthodontist is recommending the extraction it is so he/she can close your overbite or overjet down further. This is very common with people wearing braces (I had it done myself years ago) and the extractions will be very easy.