Orthodontics

[ihategoyslop]

I got braces at 12 and have bonded retainers is it possible for my bone structure to change?

 

[adpsl]

yes
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[Grey_Horizons]

As in continue growing? if so then yh

 

[ihategoyslop]

As in continue growing? if so then yh

But wouldn't it prevent my palate from widening?

 

[Grey_Horizons]

But wouldn't it prevent my palate from widening?

Not particularly, the palate has typically stopped widening by 12 years old and bonded retainers dont tend to affect the rest of the skeletal structure of your face. If you are worried or think your palate isnt wide enough go speak to an ortho
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[ihategoyslop]

Not particularly, the palate has typically stopped widening by 12 years old and bonded retainers dont tend to affect the rest of the skeletal structure of your face. If you are worried or think your palate isnt wide enough go speak to an ortho
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i have an 8 tooth smile with 10 tooth slightly showing, is that wide enough?

 

[Grey_Horizons]

i have an 8 tooth smile with 10 tooth slightly showing, is that wide enough?

Hard to tell just by number of teeth but yh 8-10 is ideal