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Braces wisdom teeth
I recently got my braces on upper jaw. I have two wisdom teeth in lower jaw which are not yet erupted but opg xray shows that they are in weird position. Should i get them removed before getting the braces? or there is no need for removal at all? Also do I have any milk tooth that needs to be extracted?
i have attached my opg xray results. kindly let me know asap.
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Yes, it's correct. Better go for the extraction of the wisdom teeth. it is impacted.
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Since youâve already started with upper braces, and plan for lower braces too, the lower wisdom teeth might interfere with the movement of adjacent teeth.
Orthodontists often recommend removing such impacted third molars before or during treatment to prevent complications later.
Also in opg it appears that all the tooth are permanent.
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Consult your orthodontist and oral surgeon together to coordinate the timing of lower third molar removal. â
Extraction of both the lower wisdom tooth is advisable before progressing with lower jaw braces, to avoid: Orthodontic relapse, Pressure-related resorption on 2nd molars
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Hello Sir,
The lower wisdom teeth are horizontally impacted ,so it's better to go for extraction and there is 1 milk tooth in upper arch .
Get them extracted before orthodontic treatment.
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visit the clinic
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Hello sir,
The lower wisdom tooth is horizontally impacted which needs to be removed as it is impinging the adjacent tooth so it's better to go for extraction. For milk teeth proper evaluation needed.
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visit the clinic.
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Go for extraction of wisdom teeth
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Yes, upper jaw has milk teeth that have to be extracted before braces.
lower jaw wisdom teeth should also be extracted.
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Dental Galaxy, Pune
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Hi!
Looking at the OPG, your lower third molars (wisdom teeth) appear to be impacted and mesioangularly positioned, which could interfere with your orthodontic treatment later. It’s advisable to extract them before starting lower arch braces to avoid complications like crowding or altered tooth movement.
Also, there’s a retained deciduous (milk) tooth visible in the upper arch, likely upper right without a permanent successor. It should be clinically evaluated to decide whether to retain or extract it based on mobility and space requirements.
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Kindly consult your orthodontist and an oral surgeon for a detailed plan.
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Hello
It is always better to get the wisdom tooth extracted before going for orthodontic treatment
Also can see a retained milk tooth in the upper arch
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These lower wisdom teeth will harm your healthy second molars in future and may cause problems in ortho treatment, i think you have one retained deciduous tooth in upper arch.
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Follow ur orthodontist advice
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Dr. Madiha
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2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi, Your lower wisdom teeth are impacted and positioned abnormally, which can damage the second molars, cause crowding, and interfere with orthodontic alignment. It's best to get them removed before or during braces to avoid complications and ensure better treatment results. Also, there appears to be a retained milk tooth on the upper right side (probably in the 55 region), which should be evaluated by your orthodontist for possible extraction.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Better to get them extracted before getting the treatment done
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