Is my palate too narrow? (photo)

Where to start... I am sad that you had premolar extraction orthodontics to start because you are now faced with a myriad of possible problem, including: TMD, poor facial aesthetics (small lips, compromised facial profile, narrow smile, long face, etc.) and a compromised airway. The reason you...

You are correct in your hypothesis. Hawley retainers are NOT the most retentive of retainers. Every type of retainer has its adavantages and disadvantages from fixed retainers to Hawley retainers to Essex retainers. There can be modifications made to the typical Hawley retainer to make it more...

You are an ideal candidate for clear aligner therapy (Invisalign, etc.). Clear aligners are more comfortable to wear than braces and much more hygienic. Good luck!

Whenever someone has crooked teeth in does NOT mean their teeth are too big for their mouth, it means the mouth is too small to accommodate the teeth. Your orthodontist was correct in his/her assessment, the problem was with the chosen mode of correction. In my office, we would never have...

The problem of gaps between the teeth can be related to tooth size. Closing the gaps by backward tipping of teeth traps mandible in a posterior position that can cause TMJoint clicking or locking. Ideally, closing spaces should have ideal angulation of teeth which is forward. Sometimes the...

Thank you for your question. Pictures are not enough to suggest a proper o course of action. However, I think that you could be a good candidate for custom cheek implants. Your mid-face is a bit flat, and as you age, that will be even more apparent. Additionally, you could look into...