After revealing he had a rhinoplasty, the former BBB Eliezer shared some videos explaining that he had to pull two teeth to start a dental procedure.
“I am now beginning orthodontic treatment to align my teeth and release my bite which is completely crossed. And to do that, I had to pull two teeth to have room in my mouth and the treatment to flow,” he said on Instagram. , this Wednesday (5).
The influencer said he will also be using a clear aligner to help with the treatment.
Tooth Extraction: Is It Really Necessary?
It cannot be said that all people who have a crossbite (or reverse bite), where the upper and lower teeth do not fit together properly, need to undergo tooth extraction.
However, according to Braz Antunes, a dentist specializing in orthodontics, a field that prevents and corrects irregular teeth, and President of Crosp (Regional Council of Dentistry of São Paulo), it may be necessary in some situations.
“We pull the teeth for specific reasons in orthodontics as a treatment, but mainly because of the lack of space for the other teeth to be placed in the mouth. Or because of the crossbite, as was the case with Eliezer.” , explains the specialist, emphasizing that each case must be analyzed individually.
“Tooth extraction for orthodontics is routine in every practice in the world. It can be part of treatment planning after diagnosis,” says Antunes. “But it’s programmed extraction, it’s not mutilation.”
According to the dentist, the crossbite can also be treated differently depending on the patient. In some cases, dentists can specify the use of braces without extraction. In more severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be required. Therefore, it is important to consult the specialist who will guide the best form of treatment.
Crossbite can cause pain and discomfort
As Eliezer said, this type of treatment is important to avoid health problems that go beyond aesthetics. According to Antunes, the crossbite causes the person to “bite the wrong way all day.”
“It affects the joint near the ear, causing pain that can lead to a headache (headache). Crossbite is a type of malocclusion (abnormal alignment of the teeth) that causes many health problems,” he says.
By correcting the problem, the person can chew better, avoid jaw and muscle pain, among other things.