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Will Invisalign an Arch Expansion for a Wider Look?

I just had diagnostics completed for invisalign treatment. My upper arch is narrow- will invisalign automatically create arch expansion for a wider look , can this happen for the jaw as well?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sintario
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Can invisalign widen my smile?

Neither braces nor Invisalign can make a huge change in arch width for adult patients. The more expansion you do the less stable the final result will be meaning that if you stop wearing your retainer for a few nights, even years later, the width will begin to collapse
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Narrow arch, will invisalign expand it

When your dentists submits the case to invisalign he/she will direct the technicians to expand the arch to achieve the look you are seeking. You are no able to expand the jaw.

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I had expanders put in too and I'm glad I did! I rotated them 2 times per week for about 8 months! Made a huge difference in room. I even had some actual palate expansion happen (I'm 23). First 4 months tipped my teeth and next 4 months moved them back to create even more room. I have pictures on my review. It's kind of neat actually....even if I did go through an awkward phase. After this we moved immediately to invisalign and everything has held in place. The trays are maleble, but if your Dr. has retained your teeth for at least a few weeks before invisalign you should be good (meaning, no turning of the expander for 2-3 weeks. Just letting your teeth settle into their new places)
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