Treatments & Appliances 5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If you're about to start braces, you might get spacers first, and they're usually the part people ask the most nervous questions about. The good news: spacers are a small, temporary step, and the mild pressure you feel means… Continue reading Spacers for Braces: What You Need to Know
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Learn how palatal expanders help correct bite issues and create space for proper tooth alignment. Discover their benefits, usage, and what to expect during treatment.
What is a Crossbite and How Can It Be Fixed?
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics A crossbite is one of those bite problems that's easy to overlook and important not to. When the upper and lower teeth don't line up the way they should, it can quietly wear teeth down, shift the jaw,… Continue reading What is a Crossbite and How Can It Be Fixed?
Palate Expansion in Adults: Is It Possible and Effective?
Treatments & Appliances 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Yes, adult palate expansion is possible, but it works differently than it does in a child. Because the seam in the roof of the mouth hardens with age, adults usually need either a bone-anchored expander (MARPE or… Continue reading Palate Expansion in Adults: Is It Possible and Effective?
Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Kids & Early Treatment If your child’s dentist mentioned a palate expander, or you have seen “expander” on an orthodontic treatment plan, it is natural to have questions. It looks like a small metal device, it is worn in the roof… Continue reading Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know