Pressured into premolar extractions

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I have an overbite and my orthro says that i need to get all premolars extracted, the problem is the scans said that my chin is literally recessed so i dont understand why they would try to make my upper palate recessed too, im being pressured into making the decision fast and doing it as „theyve been doctors for years and know what theyre doing“, what do i do ?
 
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I have an overbite and my orthro says that i need to get all premolars extracted, the problem is the scans said that my chin is literally recessed so i dont understand why they would try to make my upper palate recessed too, im being pressured into making the decision fast and doing it as „theyve been doctors for years and know what theyre doing“, what do i do ?
For some cases extractions can make you look better because you are too old for real skeletal change. The can make both jaws equally reccessed so you can have a better bite and look more even overall. Obviously it isn't ideal but it might be the only thing you can do.
I have an overbite and my orthro says that i need to get all premolars extracted, the problem is the scans said that my chin is literally recessed so i dont understand why they would try to make my upper palate recessed too, im being pressured into making the decision fast and doing it as „theyve been doctors for years and know what theyre doing“, what do i do ?
Its entirely your choice if you fix your molars you can get a bimax or a jaw implant surgery
 
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sounds like they might be trying to get some $ off of you, it'll make you more recessed
 
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I have an overbite and my orthro says that i need to get all premolars extracted, the problem is the scans said that my chin is literally recessed so i dont understand why they would try to make my upper palate recessed too, im being pressured into making the decision fast and doing it as „theyve been doctors for years and know what theyre doing“, what do i do ?
For some cases extractions can make you look better because you are too old for real skeletal change. The can make both jaws equally reccessed so you can have a better bite and look more even overall. Obviously it isn't ideal but it might be the only thing you can do.
 
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For some cases extractions can make you look better because you are too old for real skeletal change. The can make both jaws equally reccessed so you can have a better bite and look more even overall. Obviously it isn't ideal but it might be the only thing you can do.
Im still in my mid teens
 
Im still in my mid teens
"mid teens" is a very vague age. Be more specific. Also here is a good outcome of premolar extractions. Notice how neither the maxilla or mandible move forward or backward.

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How do i determine how bad it is, overjet lenght and how severe the crowding is ?
If you look similar to the first picture in the image i sent then you will be a good candidate for premolar extractions, otherwise send a pic of your side and ill give my opinion on what you should do.
 
If you look similar to the first picture in the image i sent then you will be a good candidate for premolar extractions, otherwise send a pic of your side and ill give my opinion on what you should do.
I dont have my scans on me rn but im home in like 2 days i can send them then
 
I have an overbite and my orthro says that i need to get all premolars extracted, the problem is the scans said that my chin is literally recessed so i dont understand why they would try to make my upper palate recessed too, im being pressured into making the decision fast and doing it as „theyve been doctors for years and know what theyre doing“, what do i do ?
you should create space expading your palate instead of extracting
 
Jfl, would YOU pay ME to extract your pinky toes? Fuck no. So why pay for an ortho to extract your teeth when there are alternative ways to correct a bite, and airway > teeth aesthetics.
 
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