How Four Tooth Extractions Can Change Your Life Forever – A Few Thoughts

Years ago, I spoke with this young girl from a TMJ Facebook group who shared her sad story.

She had four bicuspids extracted as a teenager to "make room" for straight teeth.

The result? Not just straighter teeth, but a face that had lost its natural harmony, anxiety, focus issues, and a deep regret she carried every day.

She sent me photos—before and after. The change was striking and not for the better. Her face had flattened, her profile slanted, and the vibrant energy she once had seemed gone. She was desperate to reverse what had happened but felt trapped.

This isn’t an isolated case. I’ve seen similar stories in TMJ groups and dental forums for years.

And there was a good piece done on it by the Sunday Times with case example for those of you that have access: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/article/the-orthodontic-treatments-that-led-to-lifetimes-of-pain-0f8hp6f6k

These extractions often lead to what I call "biomechanical collapse", triggering changes in posture, facial structure, and even cognitive health.

Why haven't they stopped this?
Plausible deniability. The issues can take years to appear, making the connection hard to recognize.

The dental industry treats teeth as isolated units, ignoring how extractions affect the whole body.

This is just stupid and outdated.

I bet there's a lot of you that had your issues triggered because of the removal of teeth.