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rapid maxillary expansion
can 25 years old feamle use rapid maxillary expansion , without any surgery
will it work along with braces?
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Holy smokes, am I the person to talk to about braces and expansion and surgery all related to the upper jaw. I am only 16, but I started all my treatment at age 13, when I was (according to my orthodontist- who was wrong) done growing. I had three expanders, from ages 13-15, and my upper jaw was sucessfully widened. and yes, when you have an expander, you usually have braces too. I dont know if it would still work at your age, but I would strongly suggest you at least try, as theres no harm in trying even if it dosn't work.
But, I must tell you the most important thing that I have learned from all the crap that I've been through is that ALL DOCTORS HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS- AND NOBODYS IS REALLY RIGHT OR WRONG. I had an upper jaw surgery a month ago where they broke my upper jaw and moved it forward because I had a small underbite. Well, my orthodontist thinks any underbite, no matter how small, requires surgery. Another doctor we went to thought that mine was small enough that I didn't need it. A good friend of my parents who is an oral sergeon said it was essential to my health. My dentist promised I'd be fine without it. And me and my parents went in circles with EVERY ONE OF THEM about whether this surgery was simply cosmetic or is there really really really somthing serious that needs to be prevented. (Because obviously my parents aren't going to get me surgery if its cosmetic and non-manditory) My point is, every doctor I saw had a different oppinion, and none were exactly right or wrong. We finally just had to pick one guys plan and roll with it. So if one doctor tells you its not possible, leave and find one that will at least TRY, not give up before even trying. (Because my idiot orthodontist thought I was done growing at 13, and therefore didn't get me night headgear that would have solved the problem. Now that im 16 and six inches taller, I'm lying around eating mashed potatos and apple sauce because I'm not allowed to chew for 6 weeks after the surgery!)
Oh, and dont let anyone tell you you "HAVE TO" have surgery. It sucks and try try try every single option before.
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As one gets past 18 years old, it is difficult to separate the bone at the suture line and the movement is often a fake separation with only tooth movement. This is a bad situation that actually threatens the longevity of the teeth.
So, I suggest you contact whoever is doing the procedure because a lot of doctors are different with the ages.
And on the websites I have looked, it will.
hope i helped, let me know.
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