Fixing crowded teeth: palatal expanders vs tooth extractions?

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Orthodontics is the process of moving teeth into better positions. How it is accomplished depends on several factors such as patient age, desired treatment time, and most importantly, the patient's oral health condition. Considerations are size of the jaw, how far teeth have to move, and the type of malocclusion the patient presents with. Nancy, our expert dental hygienist, breaks her thoughts on palatal expanders and tooth extractions. In this video, we'll explore the advantages and drawbacks of both options, helping you make an informed decision for your dental health.

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I wish the orthodontist would have taken the time to extend the teeth instead of extracting them. My whole mouth is wrong now and I'm not sure what treatment I need.

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I had braces in younger years. They extracted teeth two on top and two on bottom. I also had wisdom teeth extracted. The braces were suppose to fix an overbite that was not extreme. I was young and dumb and parents never asked questions. Now I am older and the teeth are touching top to bottom, my lips are so very thin and when the teeth were pulled, I flattened my face. Is there any hope now for an older person to get this mess fixed? I would love to have my overbite back. Thank you.