Crooked molar teeth

[philippa]

My son X ray is as attached
Dentist said: need to remove the crooked molar teeth then cut open the gum for wisdom teeth.
Is there any less invasive method?

 

[MattKW]

Ouchy! You would be better removing the wisdom teeth (8s) and see if the 2nd molars (7s) can be uprighted. An orthodontist opinion is required. To take out the 1st molars will mean the loss of very important teeth.Wisdom teeth don't have the size or solid root structure of 7s or 6s. I worry about the distal surface of 46 but can't be sure from an OPG.

 

[philippa]

Ouchy! You would be better removing the wisdom teeth (8s) and see if the 2nd molars (7s) can be uprighted. An orthodontist opinion is required. To take out the 1st molars will mean the loss of very important teeth.Wisdom teeth don't have the size or solid root structure of 7s or 6s. I worry about the distal surface of 46 but can't be sure from an OPG.

 

[philippa]

Thank you ... (oh dear...this will be painful)