Connor Gets a Palatal Expander at Dr. JAW Orthodontists
Dr. Laura Robison-Rabe at Dr. JAW Orthodontists explains the benefits and demonstrates the process of getting a palatal expander. Our patient in this video is Connor, Dr. Robison-Rabe’s 8-year-old son! Due to his crossbite, Connor is an ideal candidate for a palatal expander.
While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age 7. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner, such as prescribing a palatal expander. A palatal expander is an orthodontic appliance that widens the upper jaw. It is typically reserved for patients who are still growing because, at this point, we can much more easily manipulate jaw and facial development.
In certain cases, the payoff of wearing a palatal expander is huge and will ensure your child is able to get a broad, beautiful smile without the need for tooth extractions, lengthy treatment or even corrective jaw surgery in adulthood.
Contact Dr. JAW Orthodontists to schedule your child’s first orthodontic evaluation any of our 3 office locations in Tucson, Oro Valley and Sahuarita. It’s free and allows you the opportunity to discover the many benefits of early diagnosis. Feel free to call us at 520-747-JAWS or click the link to get started:
https://www.drjaw.net/schedule-a-cons...