How do palatal expanders work for crossbite?
Patient's 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 gets wider than my mandible, would that mean I need a lower jaw expander for aesthetics? Is it necessary to get a lower jaw expander?
Hello,
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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 necessary for crossbite situations.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Thank you.
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