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Crossbite

Crossbite is a dental condition that affects the alignment of the teeth. The upper teeth fit behind the lower teeth when your mouth remains closed. It is fixed by using braces, palatal expanders, headgears, tooth removal, and surgery. Untreated crossbite causes jaw pain and jaw problems.

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How to use maxillary palatal expanders for good esthetics?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and will soon get a palate expander and braces as I have a crossbite. I wondered if the palate expander can also affect soft tissues like the lips. My lips look prominent, but my palate is very narrow, so I think my palate cannot be expanded more. Also, if my maxilla ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shetty Suhani Sudhakar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Palatal expansion does not have a lot of effect on your lips, but it definitely improves your smile and esthetics as your teeth will follow your lower lip. There is a crossbite which means that you would only need maxillary expansion and mandibular expansion is not n...  Read Full »

I have crowding in my lower anterior, a crossbite, and twisted canines. What would be the optimum treatment choices and cost?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female with crowding in my lower anterior, a crossbite that extends to tooth number 12, rotated canines, and other conditions. Due to unforeseen stress two months ago, the root canal was deemed non-vital. I also have bruxism frequently. Oral findings include crowding ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you go for a clear aligner treatment. Reasons: 1. Case of mild requirement. You do not have severe crowding and little spaces in the upper. Esthetically, you are okay with the current position of teeth for ...  Read Full »

Does using a removable cross expander help resolve crossbite?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a crossbite problem. I would like to cure it. What should I do? I have read about removable palate expander. Can it be the solution for my problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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...  Read Full »

I have a crossbite. Can this be fixed with braces, or will I have to undergo surgery?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 16-year-old, and I have a crossbite. It is a huge insecurity for me. I did not have a crossbite when I was younger, but my jaw started getting more asymmetrical as I grew. Can this be fixed with braces, or will I have to undergo surgery?  Read Full »


Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Crossbite is a condition when your teeth come in contact with each other in an abnormal manner. There are multiple types of crossbite - anterior (front teeth) or posterior (back teeth). It could be on one side or both sides. Depending on the c...  Read Full »

Please give your opinion on my teeth alignment.

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached my crossbite image. I would like to know about the treatment or brace that is suitable for me. What is your opinion about alignment? Can Invisible alignment treatment correct my problem? Please explain.  Read Full »


Dr. Prerna Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have one upper anterior tooth in crossbite with the lower anterior tooth (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There seems to be sufficient space to bring the tooth in line with the other teeth. To do so, we must disocclude or raise your bite. This will a...  Read Full »

Why have I developed crossbite after ortho treatment?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had braces before two years. During that time, I had a jaw expander for my upper teeth as they were too crowded. I was wondering if my dentist is giving me false information because she is scared as she will ruin my teeth. From my picture the lip piercing side is my left side and t...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.By looking at the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that the tooth is slightly tilted. It is definitely due to the pulling force of the elastics to close the spaces and bring the teeth into alignment. The slight inward tilt is normal in the ...  Read Full »

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