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I m 26 yrs old. I want to get braces for myself. I didn't have many gaps but I have seen that the gaps between my front teeth are increasing I also have wisdom tooth that are perfectly fine. So I want to know that before getting braces is it necessary to remove the wisdom tooth.
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Gaps between front teeth increse due to many causes. Visit an experienced orthodontist for such. Also wisdom tooth removal is not always needed in orthodontic treatment. Many cases have been treated successfully by me for last 10 years without removal of third molars even if they are malaligned and deeply impacted.
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Removal of wisdom tooth is required in some cases where there is lack of space for orthodontic treatment. You should visit an orthodontist who will evaluate your condition and suggest you if the wisdom tooth removal is needed or not before your braces.
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Gaps are increasing due to lack of oral hygiene maintainance or due to habits (eg.: tongue thrusting)
Maintain good oral hygiene. Visit dentist for ultrasonic scaling every six months.
Avoid habits if any. Use habit correction appliances if required.
Removal of wisdom tooth depends upon angle of wisdom tooth and space availability.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination and x rays.
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It depends on the space availability
It can be done without removal too
Visit a orthodontist and get a treatment plan
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If your third molars(wisdom teeth) are properly erupted, without any complications then it is not necessary to extract them. You should visit orthodontist who will evaluate your case and will give you treatment plan.
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