exeterorthodontics

Dental problems are very common, and in fact, a considerable number of people have had oral diseases at some point of their lives. And thus, we want to help out with this problem. We, at Exeter Orthodontics, believe that dental problems should not hinder you from enjoying all the things that life has in store for you. We believe that you deserve to eat your favorite food without any feeling of uneasiness and we also believe that you could show the world your best smile-- anytime, anywhere. With the expertise we have developed from years of experience and the new orthodontic techniques we have gathered throughout the years, we are confident that we could cater to your needs the best way possible.

On the other hand, according to statistics, around eight to eighteen percent of people are wearing jaw expanders. More so, it was also found out that most of the people who have jaw expanders belong to the younger generation.

For the record, palatal expanders are orthodontic devices which are used to increase the area of the upper jaw. In addition, these expanders are generally common among children as they work more effectively on them compared to adults.

However, why do some people need palatal expanders?

Overcrowded Teeth

First, some people may have overcrowded teeth. This means that their teeth do not have the enough space in order to grow properly. This could become very painful when they start to get too close to each other and they eventually overlap. Therefore, overcrowded teeth will make your eating and talking difficult. With this regard, palatal expanders are essential in order to give more space for your teeth.

Crossbites

Secondly, some may also have crossbites which is a form of irregularity wherein the upper jaw is much smaller than the lower one. This is unfortunately not pleasing to see as having such makes your upper teeth rest at the bottom of your teeth unevenly.

Impacted Teeth

Lastly, some also need jaw expanders in order to give more spaces for new teeth. This is because some teeth fail to emerge from the gums if there are no rooms left for them already.