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[quote=Anonymous]It depends on the orthodontist and it depends on the problem. The orthodontist we see doesn't like using palate expanders except in certain situations but others seem to use it on almost everyone. My son (10) only has large, crowded teeth, no crossbite. We went a few times starting at age 8, and then finally were referred earlier this year to have his baby canines removed as the adult ones were starting to go sideways in the gum (I had the same problem as a child and wasn't caught until it was too late and required surgery so we got right on that). We go back next month for another followup and there must have also been a jaw growth spurt in the meantime as everything looks fairly well aligned right now with just some extra spacing issues in the front. [/quote]
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