Palate Expander After Braces

[DailyDiddles]

I’ve had braces for almost 2 years now (15 years old) and after 4 extractions I have a relatively narrow upper arch. My tongue only rests on the roof of my mouth while in contact with my teeth. I’ve been considering requesting a palate expander and restarting braces for a couple days now, but I’m also concerned about the risks. Not too worried about a failed split, but I’m unsure what the plan for my lower teeth/mandible will be. The way my teeth are currently straightened, my lower premolars tilt slightly inwards, so they could be repositioned to match my new bite, post-expansion.

Just wondering if its worth restarting braces for an expander (if i can even get approved), especially since my bite is almost fully fixed (within weeks), and my upper arch isn’t horribly narrow. Can send photos privately if needed.

 

[icemanleonard]

Depends on insurance

 

[floopmaxxed]

idk bruh

 

[oijuyfdtrg]

yeah extractions is od if it isnt deformity tier ur dentist should be fired

 

[DailyDiddles]

yeah extractions is od if it isnt deformity tier ur dentist should be fired

my teeth were pretty fucked when i was younger, very overcrowded at the time i started braces. if they had straightened my teeth without extractions/expander my teeth would have been noticeably slanted forwards. I’m happy with the results of my braces, aside from the narrow top arch

 

[DailyDiddles]

Depends on insurance

wdym?