I'd like to expand my palate & lower jaw. I have a very narrow smile. I'd like to widen my smile so there are no gaps between teeth and cheeks. I've had braces when I was younger but the ortho never gave me a palate expander. Now at the age of 22 what should I do? Should a get jaw surgery? DNA appliance? Homeoblock? What is the best and most effective way to get maximum expansion? One ortho has told me he can give me a palate expansion with braces while another told me that it was dangerous.
November 10, 2015
Answer: How to expand (widen) your smile? Having a narrow arch can detract from a young healthy smile often leaving only the front six teeth showing and dark spaces on the side of the smile corners known as the buccal corridor. There are a number of ways to bring the bicuspid teeth behind your canines into the smile such as using Invisalign, placing porcelain laminate veneers and/or a palatial expansion device. To determine the treatment that would be best for you requires an exam and evaluation based on proper dental records. With that said, based on a limited exam of the photos you submitted, I do not believe "jaw surgery" is warranted.
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November 10, 2015
Answer: How to expand (widen) your smile? Having a narrow arch can detract from a young healthy smile often leaving only the front six teeth showing and dark spaces on the side of the smile corners known as the buccal corridor. There are a number of ways to bring the bicuspid teeth behind your canines into the smile such as using Invisalign, placing porcelain laminate veneers and/or a palatial expansion device. To determine the treatment that would be best for you requires an exam and evaluation based on proper dental records. With that said, based on a limited exam of the photos you submitted, I do not believe "jaw surgery" is warranted.
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January 19, 2019
Answer: Expansion with Damon Braces Thank you for providing these pictures. I agree that your smile will be significantly improved by expansion since a broad smile is much more aesthetically-pleasing. The Damon Smile System could be an excellent option for your case. Damon braces produce broad, beautiful smiles with less discomfort typically as compared to traditional braces that require elastic color bands. My recommendation is to visit the Damon website to learn more about the system and to locate a provider who can provide an evaluation. Best of luck!
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January 19, 2019
Answer: Expansion with Damon Braces Thank you for providing these pictures. I agree that your smile will be significantly improved by expansion since a broad smile is much more aesthetically-pleasing. The Damon Smile System could be an excellent option for your case. Damon braces produce broad, beautiful smiles with less discomfort typically as compared to traditional braces that require elastic color bands. My recommendation is to visit the Damon website to learn more about the system and to locate a provider who can provide an evaluation. Best of luck!
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