Firstly, I’m no expert so open to correction- it’s just a concern I have.
DS, 11, has my narrow jaw and palette. His teeth are crooked and his front two protrude. Orthodontics are needed to enable him to close his mouth easily/ keep teeth clean.
However the NHS orthodontist suggested removing 4 teeth. He already has a noticeabley small jaw. I worry than removing teeth and retracting the remaining ones will make it even worse cosmetically and possibly on a practical level. I see lovely wide American smiles, whereas his will curve in from his canines into a very narrow smile. Also his tongue space will be tiny.
I also worry about doing this now, at 11, when he’s late to puberty. His older brother and father developed much wider jaws at around age 15. Will teeth be gappy? Not match the jaw line? I’m missing lateral incisors so although we have the same jaw shape I can’t really compare how it looks.
my last worry is I lost two teeth, it doesn’t really matter because other teeth have almost filled the gap. If he loses teeth now then loses adult teeth will this be a disadvantage?
has anyone been through similar and can you tell me how it worked out? The orthodontist and her manner didn’t fill me with good faith, hence asking.