Extractions - Spokane WA | Drs. David Engen & Rudolf Hahn

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If the dental crowding is mild or moderate, often times we can employ mechanics which will allow us to do orthodontics without having to remove any teeth. Sometimes, however, if crowding is severe, or if there is a skeletal imbalance we may elect to remove selected teeth.

I thought orthodontists didn't do extractions anymore?
For over 100 years orthodontists have fiercely debated whether to extract or not extract, and the pendulum has swung hard both ways a number of times. There are those who will not extract teeth no matter how much it is indicated, while there are others who will indiscriminately extract teeth on every patient who walks through the door. Our office rejects both extremes. Non-extraction is a treatment modality, not a treatment goal. We will remove teeth only when it is required.

Will there be spaces left open?
If extractions are done all spaces will be closed up.

David W. Engen, DDS, MSD Rudolf G. Hahn, DMD, MS
www.DrDWEngen.com

SPOKANE OFFICE
Specializing in Periodontics,
Orthodontics and Implants
6817 N. Cedar Rd. #202 Spokane, WA 99208
Phone: (888) 326-4445 Fax: (509) 326-4612

ODESSA OFFICE
Specializing in Orthodontics
for Children & Adults
20 W First St. Odessa, WA 99159
Phone: (888) 326-4445 Fax: (509) 326-4612

RITZVILLE OFFICE
Specializing in Orthodontics
for Children & Adults
202 W. 10th. Ave. Ritzville, WA 99169
Phone: (888) 326-4445 Fax: (509) 326-4612