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Will removing wisdom tooth create space for crowded teeth?

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Hello doctor,

I have high canine teeth due to crowding in my upper jaw. Visually, it appears that space, where my canines should be, is too small for them. However, when I went to an orthodontist, she said that I would need to get my first premolars removed to make room. If I get my wisdom teeth out, should not there be enough room to bring my canines down? I guess it would make a much faster process with braces. Thank you.
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MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

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Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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Generally, when space is less for the number and size of teeth present in the jaw, it is advised to remove premolar on each side in one or both the jaws. The reason being, it is more convenient to move the front teeth (smaller) into the space than to push all the back teeth (large molar) into the space created by removed wisdom teeth. At times there is no space for wisdom teeth to erupt. and at that point our option of removing wisdom teeth for this purpose will not work. Also, it takes a lot longer in terms of time and effort to push the molars back to create space. Another conditional factor is your growth pattern and requirement of taking the front teeth back. In 95% cases, it is favorable to remove premolars than to think of using wisdom tooth space.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At March 24, 2017
Reviewed At February 5, 2024

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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