How to correct crossbite without surgery? (Photo)

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I have a cross bite that I would like to fix but I'm not willing to go down the surgical route. Is there any possibility of getting it corrected or improved, even in a camouflage way, without having to have jaw surgery? The most part I care is the cross bite in my front teeth as it is obvious when I talk/smile. So if braces can correct that part, it will be great.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Crossbites are commonly corrected non surgically with orthodontics.  Often a RPE (rapid palatal expander) is used, and when stable the case is finished with braces.

Dipesh Sitaram, MICCMO, FICCMO, DDS · Answer

Not seeing what the situation is for the back teeth, if it is localized to the front teeth then an option would be of a functional appliance to help correct the crossbite.

How to correct crossbite without surgery? (Photo)

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