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Does my Crossbite Need to Be Corrected? (photo)
asked 4 months ago by ShinShan in Jacksonville, FL
Latest answer by Mojdah Akhavan, DDS
Question viewed 157 times
Tags: crowded teeth, 1 week post-op, crossbite, recommendation
I had my braces put on last Thursday and my ortho discussed with me all the issues they want the braces to fix. Crowding was one of them and I thought my crossbite would be another since it was brought up at every consultation I went to. My ortho and his partner said they don't think they are going to correct it and that its not necessary and won't cause me any problems. My bite feels normal (prior to putting my braces on of course) but will this cause any long term problems if its not fixed?
2 answers to Does my Crossbite Need to Be Corrected? (photo)
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Crossbite
From the picture you posted , it looks like you are an adult, in which case I would agree with the recommendation of your orthodontists. In children it is very easy to expand the palate and alleviate a cross-bite, since the palatal suture ( bone) has not fused. In an adult its a difficult and usually unsuccessful endeavor to expand the palate. You would need surgical assistance to get a stable result and most patients and orthodontist dont think its worth it. If your bite is...
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Mojdah Akhavan, DDS
San Diego Orthodontist
San Diego Orthodontist
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Sometimes crossbites don't cause problems
Some studies out there have shown an association between posterior crossbites and jaw joint problems, but these studies were examining young children and adolescents.
In asymptomatic middle aged adults (which I am guessing you are) where a crossbite has been present for a long time without causing problems, it is often a different story. Your orthodontist has taken a good look at the health of your jaws and decided that they are in good condition despite a long standing posterior...
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Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist
Allentown Orthodontist