When I was younger I slept on my face in a way that put a lot pressure on my left side jaw and temple. It gave me a crossbite which was treated with a palate expander. However, I continued to sleep in the same position and my face bowed out on my right side leaving my left side deficient with asymmetry that is fairly noticeable in my jaw/face. I was wondering if there is a type of Palate Expander device that could be used to push/pull my left side out to match the right side better? Thanks
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June 1, 2012
Answer: Palatal expanders will expand equally both sides
Sounds like your fractures were repaired but the occlusion was not taken into consideration? Without looking at your complete notes, it would be hard to make a definite diagnosis, but you would probably need to get either orthodontic treatment to correct the malocclusion (for minor malocclusion...
What you are describing sounds like you had an existing congential mandibular asymmetry and later on you experienced a trauma while eating something big? Obviously, we would require an extensive clinical and radiographic examination before we can offer any valuable treatment recommendations...
Was your dentist an orthodontist or a general dentist?
Without further info, it would be impossible to make any recommendation. In general, at age 6, once the permanent molars and front incisors have erupted, the orthodontist would recommend Phase 1 orthodontic treatment to correct anterior...
