Extraction instead of braces?

[trixie4]

Hi, I'm 21 and just cannot afford braces right now, but my bottom teeth are very overcrowded, with the two canines pushed out infront of the incisors and molars.



I was wondering if a dentist would take out the two canines, and allow the teeth to readjust themselves, without having a brace?



Thanks,

Trixie4.

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Hi Trixie,

I don't think you would be able to find a reputable dentist who would be willing to do this. Additionally, it's difficult to predict how much spontaneous correction of crowding you would have with just extractions

I hope this helps