My name is Philip and I have a history of visiting dentists. During the last visit I was suggested by the dentist to wear braces for crowded teeth. It also requires removal of my wisdom teeth as per the suggestion. Due to a certain tension I am not able to take a necessary decision. I am aged 24 and I want to know whats the next best decision that I should be taking.

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Dr. Jatin SoniGeneral Physician15yrs exp

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Braces are required to correct the position of the teeth and many times we have to remove the teeth to correct over crowding and I will suggest you to take a second personal opinion from a orthodontist.

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Dr. Sakshi SharmaDentist3yrs exp

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For better alignment of teeth, we need to create some space in the jaw towards which the teeth will move over the course of treatment. If you go ahead without extraction, the existing teeth in your jaw will become crowded and overlap one another due to lack of space. Hence, such extractions are necessary during most orthodontic treatments (braces).

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