Extracting Teeth For Braces? Why Does Your Orthodontist Want To Extract Premolars

Wondering why orthodontists sometimes remove premolars before braces or Invisalign? In this video, I break down why premolar extractions are used in orthodontic treatment, when they’re truly necessary, and how they affect your smile, bite, and facial profile.

As an orthodontist, I get this question all the time:
👉 “Do I really need teeth removed for braces?”
👉 “Will extractions change my face?”
👉 “Can’t you just straighten my teeth without pulling anything?”

Today, I’m giving you a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of:
✔️ Why premolars are chosen for extraction
✔️ How extractions create space for crowded or protruded teeth
✔️ When we don’t need to remove teeth
✔️ The biggest myths about extraction therapy
✔️ Whether extractions affect your facial profile
✔️ What the treatment process actually looks like

Whether you’re a patient, parent, dental student, or just curious about orthodontics, this video will help you understand the science and decision-making behind extraction vs. non-extraction treatment.
If you're new to the channel, my name is Eli and I am a dentist who graduated from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and a PGY-1 Orthodontics Resident at Indiana University School of Dentistry. I attended the University of Maryland, College Park for undergrad, and I did a post-bacc program at George Mason and Georgetown Universities, called G Squared.

On my channel I vlog my dental school journey as well as make videos for pre-dental students who want advice on getting into dental school. I didn't have the easiest journey to dental school, and a unique story, as I was interested in medical school for 2 years after graduating before switching to dental. Follow along my journey as a dental student and after I graduate, I want the channel to be a way for young Black men and women to see someone that looks like them working in the healthcare field. Also, share the channel with anyone you think may find it interesting! I appreciate all the support and really want to get my Youtube out there.

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