When you get braces as an adult, is it normal to have to pull out teeth?

I went to an ortho to fix an overbite and he says that in order for my teeth to be pushed back, there needs to be space and I'd have to have all my end teeth pulled out. That's 4 teeth. I wasn't expecting to go thru all that especially for Invisalign or invisible braces. Is this norm?

When you get braces as an adult, is it normal to have to pull out teeth?
I got my braces on at 19, and they had to pull out all 3 (didn't have a 4th lol) wisdom teeth PLUS 2 of my back molars so that there would be enough room. Initially they were thinking of pulling out 2 in the top front then just letting my wisdoms grow in but nope they pulled the wisdoms and the molars! They needed LOTS of space because of my severe overbite and my high eye teeth. I still have them on (it's been a year) and they SUCK (especially when pregnant haha) but it's gonna be worth it in the end!!!!
Reply:Not everyone needs to, but I think it's pretty common at any age. I was 14 when I got braces and had to have 4 teeth removed. So did my 3 siblings who had braces.
Reply:Yes it is normal. When I got braces I had two teeth pulled. It was because my mouth was to small for all my teeth and for the braces to pull my teeth to where they needed to be. So yes it is normal.



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