Can I get removable palate expander for crossbite?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a crossbite problem. I would like to cure it. What should I do? I have read about removable palate expanders. Can it be the solution to my problem?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

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Crossbite can occur in the front teeth as well as back teeth or even sometimes due to variation in the jaw development. Also, the severity of cross bite that is, the number of teeth involved depends on the success of the treatment. Only a removable appliance could not be expected to bring amazing results. Treatment combined with a removable appliance would be the best.

Palatal expansion is done only at growing stages, which is before 18 years usually. Hence, an orthodontist consultation will give you a detailed treatment plan to correct the crossbite. Even though the braces treatment takes up to one year, the results are more reliable and successful in the long run. Therefore, I advise you to visit your nearby orthodontist (braces specialist) and analyze if you have teeth or jaw discrepancies and go ahead with the treatment.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.