Can this cross bite be corrected? (photos)

The DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthodontics is the best way to orthopedically grow your maxilla larger to eliminate crossbite and is definitively my preferred method of treatment.An alternative is Rapid Maxillary Expansion with a surgical assist or the SARPE procedure.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,AAPM, D,ABDSM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsThinkBetterLife.com

This is a very good question and you are very astute in your observations. Let me assure you that your crossbite can be corrected nicely and relatively easily. However, you need to understand that orthodontics (braces) will, for the most part, only move teeth. The reason you have a crossbite is because your upper jaw (dental arch) is smaller than your lower dental arch. This is a bone problem NOT a tooth problem. The best way to rectify any crossbite is by developing bone NOT moving teeth. Because your teeth are embedded in bone, the teeth will naturally move as your bone is developed.  Developing bone (orthopedics) is best accomplished using removable appliances. One of the best appliances for accomplishing orthopedic development in adults is the DNA appliance. There are many others as well, including the Homeobloc, Biobloc, Schwarz, etc. In your specific case, wearing the DNA appliance 12-17 hrs/day for less than a year would correct your crossbite permanently.Good luck!