If you’re considering braces, you may have been told that you need an extraction. Of course, losing a tooth for any reason is never ideal, but is this procedure really necessary? Because no two smiles are the same, the only way to get a certain answer is to contact your dentist. However, some cases don’t require an extraction and you could be one of them. Keep reading to learn more about why you were recommended a tooth extraction in the first place and how you may be able to get braces without it!