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Smile width is dependent on the width of your bone structure. Some people just have narrow dental arches. If this is the case with you than any major expansion will be very unstable...
The information you have provided is inadequate to determine if some kind of orthodontic treatment would help broaden your smile. I treat patients every day who want broader prettier smiles. Sometimes this can be accomplished with orthodontic/orthopedic treatment while other times it is more appropriate to use cosmetic restorations. I suggest you talk with a cosmetic dentist who understands orthodontic/orthopedic treatment in order to determine the best course of treatment to accomplish your goals.Good luck!
I too was taught in dental school that the midpalatal suture fuses after a person has stopped growing (around 18-23 years old). As with a number of other things I was taught in dental school, modern research has proven that this simply is NOT true. The midpalatal suture not only does NOT fuse...
There have been many studies done to determine whether a non-dentist notices the midline being off. There is actually a pretty big range before it is noticed or commented on. Midlines are a little harder to fix, sometimes teeth are different sizes and shapes and they may not be perfect. As...
Just like changes that occur to the body over the years as we age, the teeth are no exception. Whether you have had orthodontic treatment or not, your teeth can shift and change in position if not retained.Most people notice changes to their lower front teeth in the form...
