What are Ortho Expanders?

Ortho expanders are an appliance used to help adult teeth come in straight. This appliance guides the growth of your child’s teeth to ensure there is enough space for the adult teeth as they come in.

The adult teeth will usually start to come in when your child is around 8 years old. This is around the time when we would recommend ortho expanders if your child’s bone growth or jaw alignment might need treatment.

Benefits of Ortho Expanders

This proactive approach to a straight smile can help your child’s teeth come in straight to avoid traditional braces or Invisalign and help correct jaw alignment issues such as over or underbites.

Catching these jaw alignment issues early while their teeth are still coming in can help prevent issues further down the road, such as TMJ, joint pain, and headaches.

Learn More About Ortho Expanders

If you are interested in learning more about ortho expanders, please contact our team today with any questions!