Getting 4 teeth pulled out affect my eating habits when I'm older?

Question

Okay so i counted my teeth, I have 28 at the moment, by the way I'm 14. Also i'll be getting braces, and I need 4 teeth pulled out. But it seems a lot of work just to have my top teeth pushed in a bit, that's all i want, i have a slight overbite according to my orthodontist. And everyone is telling me different things,my grandma told me that if i get them pulled out then it will be difficult to eat when I'm older,.. like her... not being mean, while my aunt is saying the pain won't be worth it, and blah blah, I'm so worried!! And the whole thing about the wisdom thing coming in after I get braces, will it ruin my teeth structure?

I haven't had a chance to ask my orthodontist any questions, i have another consultation in about 1 month!! ages away, i can't contact him, even if i did try, he is a very busy man.

ugh what do i doo??

Answer 1

I had the four back teeth pulled out when I was about your age to make room for the wisdom teeth when they grew. The wisdom teeth grew and filled the spaces, I didn't have braces, and I've never had any trouble eating and I'm kind of old now.

Unless your grandmother and aunt are a dentist or a doctor I wouldn't listen to their opinion over a trained professional orthodontist.

Answer 2

Well, if your Orthodontist want them extracted then there isn't enough space for them. You clearly will have braces hen to correct your bite and drift it in place......Honestly you will have no problems in the future when you get older, if just listen to your Orthodontist and do as he request, you'll see only great results.

Good Luck i know it's tedious procedure, but hang in there, and will be more than you expected....

Answer 3

if you don't need them pulled out then don't pull them out but if your wisdom teeth come out and push against your other teeth then your mouth might change a bit just do to the fact that it will be pushing up on your other teeth and it might affect your braces also.