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If you needed them, would you ever get braces as an adult?

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blueumbrella · 31-35, F
I had braces for 2 n half years until last year.
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@blueumbrella Did you have to get teeth pulled? I would like to get straighter teeth. they aren't bad though, they are just shifting. Funny because they were perfect as a kid, and teen.
blueumbrella · 31-35, F
@iamnikki No, i didnt have to get the teeth pulled. But it depends, if they need space, they will pull. One of my friend had gotten pulled.
Its better you get it done now, coz after 30s its difficult and takes more time. Its easier and takes less time in younger people, that's why usually its done in teenage years, but even in 20-25 years old ppl, it can be done easily.
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@blueumbrella the dentist told me I'd need to get 4 teeth pulled to ensure the health of all my teeth in the future. I got all my wisdom teeth pulled at once and i dont want to go thru that again. Also, the teeth he wants to pull are near the very front
blueumbrella · 31-35, F
@iamnikki yeah, that's what my friend had done too. 4 teeth near the corner of the smile were pulled, so she had gaps seen when she wore braces, but they were closed after that coz the teeth movement closed that gap. i guess you should ask your dentist if those gaps would be closed if the teeth are pulled. or is there option without pulling teeth.
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@blueumbrella Yea, I know it will close, no doubt. I just don't want to be walking around looking like a Jack o Lantern. There is the no teeth pulling option but like he said, the health of my teeth in the future. I'll have problems with them in the future anyway if I don't get teeth pulled. Braces or not. Sucks because they are not that bad. I have time to make a decision though