Palate expander for narrow palate

[tssucks]

Hey, Im writing because I have a pretty narrow palate which should be obvious from the title. My orthodontist never mentioned it but I think it would imrpove my quality of life and also my shitty fwhr. For reference when my teeth are closed and relaxed my breathing can sound like im snoring almost with my mouth closed. I turned 17 2 months ago so I don't think a palate expander is out of the question. Is there anything specific I can say to my dentist or orthodontist that will increase the chances they think a palate expander is the best option, cause idfk if this on it's own warrants one

 

[aboriginalmaxxing]

Convince your parents that you need one because ortho's tend to not care about what you want personally, also try to get insurance to cover it if it affects your quality of life

 

[valentine]

thumbpull harder

 

[yex]

Thumb pulling legit works more than this, Palate expander is more than likely shit, Yes it expands your palate, but then you'll have to deal with getting braces to fix the wide gap in the front teeth which will result in it cooking your curve of spee and causing autism... braces is cancer. You will legit get more progress with thumbpulling jfl as it literally works if you're consistent with it...

 

[Sonneillon]

Thumb pulling legit works more than this, Palate expander is more than likely shit, Yes it expands your palate, but then you'll have to deal with getting braces to fix the wide gap in the front teeth which will result in it cooking your curve of spee and causing autism... braces is cancer. You will legit get more progress with thumbpulling jfl as it literally works if you're consistent with it...

Stop removing the competition

 

[yex]

Hey, Im writing because I have a pretty narrow palate which should be obvious from the title. My orthodontist never mentioned it but I think it would imrpove my quality of life and also my shitty fwhr. For reference when my teeth are closed and relaxed my breathing can sound like im snoring almost with my mouth closed. I turned 17 2 months ago so I don't think a palate expander is out of the question. Is there anything specific I can say to my dentist or orthodontist that will increase the chances they think a palate expander is the best option, cause idfk if this on it's own warrants one

If u wanna go down that route tho Your best option will be to go to your local airway dentist and consult with them because they know the real shit not like the gay orthodontists.

 

[Doryphoros]

Hey, Im writing because I have a pretty narrow palate which should be obvious from the title. My orthodontist never mentioned it but I think it would imrpove my quality of life and also my shitty fwhr. For reference when my teeth are closed and relaxed my breathing can sound like im snoring almost with my mouth closed. I turned 17 2 months ago so I don't think a palate expander is out of the question. Is there anything specific I can say to my dentist or orthodontist that will increase the chances they think a palate expander is the best option, cause idfk if this on it's own warrants one

“I got a palate expander when I was 14, and it drastically helped”

 

[tssucks]

Convince your parents that you need one because ortho's tend to not care about what you want personally, also try to get insurance to cover it if it affects your quality of life

What if I presented it to the orthodontist as if my parents had heard me breathing weird and were concerned? Im not sure i'll get explicit concern from them to the orthodontist, but I guess I could emphasize it further to them

 

[tssucks]

If u wanna go down that route tho Your best option will be to go to your local airway dentist and consult with them because they know the real shit not like the gay orthodontists.

Im going to the dentist soon anyways for another thing so I guess ill ask then but I thought ortho dealt more with expanders then dentists idk

 

[yex]

Im going to the dentist soon anyways for another thing so I guess ill ask then but I thought ortho dealt more with expanders then dentists idk

If u really wanna get it just yap about how breathing is hard for you, how narrow your airways are, how you snore a lot, blah blah then they will probably agree to an expansion

 

[aboriginalmaxxing]

What if I presented it to the orthodontist as if my parents had heard me breathing weird and were concerned? Im not sure i'll get explicit concern from them to the orthodontist, but I guess I could emphasize it further to them

Do

 

[germanguy69]

Thumb pulling legit works more than this, Palate expander is more than likely shit, Yes it expands your palate, but then you'll have to deal with getting braces to fix the wide gap in the front teeth which will result in it cooking your curve of spee and causing autism... braces is cancer. You will legit get more progress with thumbpulling jfl as it literally works if you're consistent with it...

no proof it works jfl

 

[CopeAndRope12]

Hey, Im writing because I have a pretty narrow palate which should be obvious from the title. My orthodontist never mentioned it but I think it would imrpove my quality of life and also my shitty fwhr. For reference when my teeth are closed and relaxed my breathing can sound like im snoring almost with my mouth closed. I turned 17 2 months ago so I don't think a palate expander is out of the question. Is there anything specific I can say to my dentist or orthodontist that will increase the chances they think a palate expander is the best option, cause idfk if this on it's own warrants one

Yeah, if you’re 17, you’re definitely on the later end for traditional palate expansion, but it’s not completely off the table yet. Some orthodontists still consider SARPE (Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) if the sutures are already fused, or MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) which anchors into bone and can still work post-puberty.


When you talk to your orthodontist, focus on function more than aesthetics. Mention:

• Difficulty breathing through your nose at rest
• The "snoring" sound while mouth is closed
• Any sleep issues (light sleep, dry mouth, fatigue)
• That your narrow arch affects your bite or causes crowding

Ask them directly:
"Could my narrow palate and restricted airway be contributing to my breathing issues? Are there any expansion options still viable at my age?"


Don’t just bring up looks — they’ll dismiss that fast. But if you lead with health and function, they’re more likely to take it seriously. If your ortho brushes it off, consider seeing an ENT or a dentist trained in airway-focused orthodontics.

 

[tssucks]

Yeah, if you’re 17, you’re definitely on the later end for traditional palate expansion, but it’s not completely off the table yet. Some orthodontists still consider SARPE (Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) if the sutures are already fused, or MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) which anchors into bone and can still work post-puberty.


When you talk to your orthodontist, focus on function more than aesthetics. Mention:

• Difficulty breathing through your nose at rest
• The "snoring" sound while mouth is closed
• Any sleep issues (light sleep, dry mouth, fatigue)
• That your narrow arch affects your bite or causes crowding

Ask them directly:
"Could my narrow palate and restricted airway be contributing to my breathing issues? Are there any expansion options still viable at my age?"


Don’t just bring up looks — they’ll dismiss that fast. But if you lead with health and function, they’re more likely to take it seriously. If your ortho brushes it off, consider seeing an ENT or a dentist trained in airway-focused orthodontics.

good job using chatgpt

 

[FutureSlayer]

Yeah, if you’re 17, you’re definitely on the later end for traditional palate expansion, but it’s not completely off the table yet. Some orthodontists still consider SARPE (Surgically Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) if the sutures are already fused, or MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) which anchors into bone and can still work post-puberty.


When you talk to your orthodontist, focus on function more than aesthetics. Mention:

• Difficulty breathing through your nose at rest
• The "snoring" sound while mouth is closed
• Any sleep issues (light sleep, dry mouth, fatigue)
• That your narrow arch affects your bite or causes crowding

Ask them directly:
"Could my narrow palate and restricted airway be contributing to my breathing issues? Are there any expansion options still viable at my age?"


Don’t just bring up looks — they’ll dismiss that fast. But if you lead with health and function, they’re more likely to take it seriously. If your ortho brushes it off, consider seeing an ENT or a dentist trained in airway-focused orthodontics.

Gpt generated crap. MSE is not used anymore, it’s obsolete